Fall prevention walking training device with disaster prevention material storage function

Abstract

To provide a fall prevention walking training device capable of carrying out training to reduce the shaking of a trainee's body and having a function of storing disaster countermeasure materials by which sandbags with different functions can be made and supplied separately. [Solution] A fall prevention walking training device 1 with a disaster prevention material storage function comprises a first walkway section and a second walkway section, the first walkway section having a first walkway formed on its upper surface with first soil and sand having an average particle size within a first range, and the second walkway section having a second walkway formed on its upper surface with second gravel having an average particle size larger than the first soil and within a second range; when a disaster occurs and sandbags are needed, sandbags can be made using the first soil piled between the side walls of the first walkway, and sandbags can also be made using the second gravel piled between the side walls of the second walkway, making it relatively easy to make sandbags for different purposes using either the first soil or the second gravel.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fall prevention walking training device that has a function of storing disaster prevention materials. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, a facility has been proposed in which elderly people can undergo rehabilitation using a rehabilitation walkway. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-115404 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, there has been a problem in that walking paths paved for rehabilitation purposes are not adequately designed to prevent falls based on medical knowledge. Furthermore, since the cost of installing a walking training path to prevent falls and securing space are required, the inventors have been conducting intensive research into whether it can be used as disaster prevention equipment for users, local residents, and the local community.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and aims to provide a fall prevention walking training device that can train the trainee to reduce the shaking of their body, and that also has a function for storing disaster prevention materials by making and supplying sandbags with different functions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, according to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a fall prevention walking training device having a function of storing disaster prevention materials, the device comprising: a first walkway section in which a trainee walks on a first walkway to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body; and a second walkway section in which the trainee walks on a second walkway to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body, the first walkway section comprising first walkway side walls rising from the ground on both sides of the first walkway, and the first walkway formed on its upper surface by piling up first soil and sand having an average particle size within a first range between the first walkway side walls, and the second walkway section comprising: a first walkway section in which a first soil and sand layer is piled up between the first walkway side walls, the first soil and sand layer having an average particle size within a first range, and a second walkway section in which a first soil and sand layer is piled up between the first walkway side walls, the second walkway section comprising: a first walkway section in which a first soil and sand layer is piled up between the first walkway side walls, the first soil and sand layer having an average particle size within a first range ... second walkway section in which a first soil and sand layer is piled up between the first walkway side walls, the first soil and sand layer having an average particle size within a first range, the second walkway The second walkway is provided with second walkway side walls rising from the ground on both sides thereof, and the second walkway is formed on its upper surface by piling second gravel, the average particle size of which is larger than that of the first soil and within a second range, between the second walkway side walls.When a disaster occurs and sandbags are needed, the sandbags can be made using the first soil piled up above ground level between the first walkway side walls, and the sandbags can be made using the second gravel piled up above ground level between the second walkway side walls.Sandbags for different purposes can be made relatively easily using the first soil or the second gravel. According to one embodiment of the present invention configured in this manner, a fall prevention walking training device equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function comprises a first walkway section in which a trainee walks along a first walkway to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body, and a second walkway section in which a trainee walks along a second walkway to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body, the first walkway section comprising first walkway side walls rising from the ground on both sides of the first walkway, and a first walkway formed on its upper surface by piling first soil and sand, the first soil and sand having an average particle size within a first range, between the first walkway side walls, and the second walkway section comprising second walkway side walls rising from the ground on both sides of the second walkway, and a second walkway formed on its upper surface by piling second gravel, the second gravel having an average particle size larger than that of the first soil and within a second range, between the second walkway side walls (from ground level (bottom) to the top). Therefore, the first walkway section can be used to train the trainee to reduce body sway, and the second walkway section can also be used to train the trainee to reduce body sway. This improves the trainee's chances of falling. Furthermore, when a disaster occurs and sandbags are needed, sandbags can be created using the first soil and sand piled up above ground level between the first walkway sidewalls, and sandbags can be created using the second gravel and sandbags piled up above ground level between the second walkway sidewalls. This allows the fall prevention walking training device to have a disaster prevention material stockpiling function, enabling sandbags to be quickly and safely supplied to surrounding areas. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the first soil and sand are placed on the first walkway section and the second gravel are placed on the second walkway section, making it relatively easy to create sandbags with different uses and functions using the first soil and the second gravel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The fall prevention walking training device of the present invention, which has a disaster prevention material storage function, allows training to be conducted to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body, and also allows sandbags with different functions to be made and supplied. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a first walkway section of a fall prevention walking training device having a function of storing disaster prevention materials according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the structure of a fall prevention walking training device having a disaster prevention material storage function according to a first embodiment of the present invention, with a first access section removed from a first walkway section. FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a fall prevention walking training device having a function of storing disaster prevention materials according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of a fall prevention walking training device having a function of storing disaster prevention materials according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which a first access section is additionally arranged. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a first walkway section of a fall prevention walking training device having a function of storing disaster prevention materials according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a fall prevention walking training device having a function of storing disaster prevention materials according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of a first walkway section of a fall prevention walking training device having a function of storing disaster prevention materials according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a fall prevention walking training device having a function of storing disaster prevention materials according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a method for forming a fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for creating sandbags from a fall prevention walking training device equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, a fall prevention walking training device 1 having a function of storing disaster prevention materials according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described as examples, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many variations, modifications, and substitutions can be made within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, and various variations, modifications, etc. can be made in form and details without departing from the scope of the claims. Furthermore, the components disclosed in the specification can be freely combined.

[0010] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, a fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function according to one embodiment of the present invention is a walking training device that, from a medical perspective, has the function of reducing the sway of the trainee's body axis and improving the possibility of fall prevention. Unlike a walking training rehabilitation device that simply uses a paved walkway for rehabilitation, the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function is a device for performing predetermined walking training to prevent falls, aiming to improve the trainee's ability to finely correct sway when standing upright. The fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function can also be considered a practice area for walking on uneven terrain to develop a body that is less likely to fall.

[0011] Medical research has shown that humans sway while standing upright. However, aging and certain illnesses, such as ear, nervous system, and brain diseases, can cause a decline in the ability to detect balance through the semicircular canals and otoliths, a decline in the ability to transmit balance sensations to the brain through the responsive vestibular nerve, and a decline in muscle strength to move the body, resulting in a decline in the ability to finely correct swaying while standing upright. This decline in the ability to precisely correct sway while standing upright increases the sway of the head and body axis. As the sway amplitude increases, more energy is required to recover from the sway, and even a slight disturbance makes recovery insufficient, increasing the probability of falling. In other words, a decline in the ability to precisely correct sway while standing upright increases the probability of falling. Therefore, training aimed at improving a trainee's ability to precisely correct sway while standing upright is desirable, but no such technology is known. The trainee is someone who aims to improve their ability to correct sway while standing upright. Examples of trainees include elderly people and people who have been or are currently receiving treatment for a specific illness, such as an ear, nervous system, or brain disease. However, trainees are not limited to elderly people; healthy individuals and people in their 20s and 30s may also undergo walking training to improve their ability.

[0012] The inventors of the present invention have focused on the finding that when a person walks on unpaved, uneven ground, such as a riverbed lined with stones the size of a fist, unpaved earth and sand, or a gravel road, the swaying of the person when standing upright after walking is less than the swaying of the person when standing upright before walking, and have developed a fall prevention walking training device 1 that can perform specified walking training to prevent falls. The fall prevention walking training device 1 aims to improve the trainee's ability to precisely correct swaying when standing upright, and is equipped with a first walkway section mainly made of first soil and sand, a second walkway section mainly made of second gravel, and a third walkway section mainly made of a third group of small stones of a predetermined size, such as pebbles and / or boulders. The pebbles and / or boulders of a predetermined size are, for example, stones with particle sizes ranging from 30 mm to 200 mm. The inventors have also studied the fact that the effect of reducing swaying varies depending on the trainee and the roughness of the terrain.

[0013] The fall prevention walking training device 1 also has a function for storing disaster prevention materials. In particular, if the fall prevention walking training device 1 with a function for storing disaster prevention materials is located in an urban area, the device also has a function for supplying sandbags in the event of a disaster. In particular, in urban areas and built-up areas, it is relatively difficult to obtain soil, gravel, pebbles, and / or boulders suitable for making sandbags locally, and they have had to be transported from mountainous areas or other areas some distance away. Furthermore, not all soil and sand can be used in sandbags; there is a demand for varying the particle size of the soil and sand used in sandbags depending on the purpose, such as using gravel, pebbles, or boulders to allow water to pass through. The fall prevention walking training device 1 can solve these demands and problems.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, a fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function includes a first walkway section 2, a second walkway section 20, and a third walkway section 40.

[0015] The first walkway section 2 is configured so that a trainee can perform a first type of walking training in which the trainee walks on the first walkway 4 on the upper surface to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body. The first walkway section 2 comprises first walkway side walls 6 rising from the ground G on both sides of the first walkway 4, a first walkway 4 formed on the upper surface by piling first soil 8 having an average particle size within a first range between the first walkway side walls 6 from ground level to the top of the first walkway side walls 6, a first handrail section 10, and a first access section 7.

[0016] The first walkway 4 is formed on the upper surface of the first walkway section 2. The first walkway 4 is formed as a walking surface on which trainees walk to perform walking training. The first walkway 4 forms a relatively flat and extending surface. The first walkway 4 has a width (left-right width) ranging from 100 cm to 500 cm. The first walkway 4 has a length (front-to-back length) ranging from 3 m to 10 m. The first walkway 4 is not paved and forms an uneven dirt and sand path. The first walkway 4 forms a relatively flat and extending walking surface. Since the first soil and sand 8 is piled from ground level to the top of the first walkway sidewall 6, a relatively large volume of the first soil and sand 8, for example, a volume of 10 m in length x 3 m in width x 1 m in height, can be stored and used later in disaster situations. In this embodiment, the first walkway 4 forms a surface that extends generally horizontally, but it may also be formed as an inclined surface with a gradient. The first walkway 4 does not necessarily have to be formed as a flat plane, and may have some unevenness or gradient. Forming the first walkway 4 on uneven ground makes it easier to impart stress and stimulation to the trainee's walking, and for example, the trainee can more efficiently improve their ability to correct their own body sway by consciously balancing their center of gravity. Note that even if the first walkway 4 is flat ground, unlike ground paved with asphalt or the like, slight depressions, softness of the ground, sinking of the ground, uneven soil, etc., require the trainee to consciously balance their center of gravity, etc., thereby improving their ability to correct their own body sway.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 2, the first walkway sidewalls 6 form walls that rise vertically from the ground surface G. The first walkway sidewalls 6 extend vertically. The first walkway sidewalls 6 also extend along the first walkway 4. The first soil 8 is delivered and filled between the first walkway sidewalls 6 from bottom to top. The bottom of the space between the first walkway sidewalls 6 filled with the first soil 8 may be dug to a level lower than the ground surface G level, for example, to a depth within a range of 1 cm to 30 cm. Considering the natural slopes and unevenness of the ground, ground level refers to a height level relatively close to the ground surface, within a range of approximately ±20 cm. The length L1 of the first walkway sidewalls 6 is approximately the same as the length L2 of the first walkway 4. The length of the first walkway sidewalls 6 is within a range of 3 m to 10 m. The width between the first walkway side walls 6 is, for example, in the range of 1 m to 5 m, e.g., 1.5 m to 3 m. The first walkway side walls 6 are formed on the outside of the first walkway 4. The first walkway side walls 6 are formed on the outer edge of the first walkway 4. The first walkway side walls 6 are formed on both outer sides of the first walkway 4 in the width direction. The first walkway side walls 6 are formed to the same height as the first walkway 4. The first walkway side walls 6 are formed to a height of 30 cm to 100 cm from the ground G. The first walkway side walls 6 are formed as standing walls made of concrete. When the first walkway side walls 6 are formed as standing walls made of concrete, they have the advantage of being highly durable and less susceptible to deterioration due to moisture, etc., allowing the facility to be used for a long period of time. The first walkway side walls 6 have a foundation (not shown) built into the ground G, allowing the vertical wall structure to be maintained independently and stably. The first walkway side walls 6 on both the left and right sides may be connected to each other by a structure such as a connecting part 6a made of concrete floor or metal pipes, as needed. By forming a structure connecting the first walkway side walls 6, the structure of the first walkway side walls 6 becomes more stable when the first soil 8 is removed from between the first walkway side walls 6. Only one connecting part 6a is shown in Figure 2, and descriptions of other installation locations will be omitted.

[0018] A storage 6b (see FIG. 2) may be formed in an area inside the first walkway sidewall 6, for example, in the area below the first walkway 4. The storage 6b extends inward from a portion of the first walkway sidewall 6 and stores sandbags and shovels. When the storage 6b is formed, an opening / closing door 6c for access may be formed on the first walkway sidewall 6 so that materials and other items in the storage can be removed as needed. By forming the storage 6b on the first walkway sidewall, in the event of a disaster, workers can begin sandbag construction work without having to go elsewhere to retrieve materials such as sandbags and shovels. This improves worker safety and work efficiency.

[0019] The first soil 8 is sand, for example, river sand collected along a river. The first soil 8 may be sand other than river sand, for example, soil containing sand. The first soil 8 functions as a walking training material. The first soil 8 also functions as a disaster prevention material. The first soil 8 has an average particle size within a first range, for example, an average particle size of a value within a range of 0.2 mm to 20 mm, for example, an average particle size of a value within a range of 0.2 mm to 15 mm, or for example, an average particle size of a value within a range of 0.2 mm to 10 mm, or an average particle size of a value within a range of 0.2 mm to 3 mm.

[0020] The first handrail section 10 comprises a post 11 extending upward from the top of the walkway sidewall, and a capping section 12 extending laterally from the post. The capping section 12 is provided at a height that allows a trainee to grasp it with their fingers during training, for example, at waist height for an adult. The post 11 extends vertically and forms a support that supports the capping section 12. The post 11 of the first handrail section 10 is fixed to the first walkway sidewall 6. The capping section 12 is fixed to the post 11. The base of the post 11 is fixed to the first walkway sidewall 6. The base of the post 11 may be fixed to the concrete foundation or base. The capping section 12 is provided along the outer edge of the first walkway 4 when viewed from above. The capping sections 12 are formed on both sides of the width of the first walkway 4. The capping sections 12 are formed to be approximately the same length as the first walkway 4. The two head bars 12 are formed generally parallel to one another. The head bar 12 may have a gap (a slit) of 30 cm to 50 cm, for example, approximately every 2 m. In other words, the gap forms a slit in the head bar 12, allowing the trainee to exit the first walkway 4 midway. Note that the head bar 12 does not necessarily have to have a gap. The first handrail section 10 fixed to the detachable panel structure of the first walkway side wall 6 may be configured so as to be detachable separately from the first handrail section 10 of other parts.

[0021] As shown in Figure 1, the first access section 7 is connected to the start of the front end of the first walkway or the end of the rear end. The first access section 7 is connected to the upper surface of the first walkway section 2. The first access section 7 includes a first sloped walkway 13 formed on the upper surface of the sloped section, and first access section side walls 14 rising from the ground on both sides of the sloped walkway. The first sloped walkway 13 is formed on the upper surface of the first access section 7. The first sloped walkway 13 is formed as a sloped road surface along which trainees walk up to the top of the first walkway 4. The first sloped walkway 13 forms a slope extending diagonally from the ground G to the height of the first walkway 4 on the upper surface of the first walkway section 2. The first sloped walkway 13 is formed to be non-slip for the safety of trainees. The first sloped walkway 13 may be paved, or the upper surface may be formed of a rubber-like non-slip material. The first access section 7 forms a relatively gentle slope with a length ranging from 50 cm to 300 cm. The first sloped walkway 13 may also be a relatively long, gentle incline. Depending on the topography and slope of the ground on which the first walkway section is located, all or part of the first sloped walkway 13 may be omitted. Furthermore, the first access section 7 may be replaced with a ramp or stairs, etc. Therefore, the first access section 7 may form a stepped staircase section extending from the ground to the upper surface of the first walkway section 2. The first access section 7 may be formed by an elevator that can raise and lower from the ground to the height of the upper surface of the first walkway section 2. As a further variation, the first access section 7 may be formed by a paved road formed on the ground using earth and sand or the like.

[0022] The width of the first access section 7 is approximately the same as the width of the first walkway 4. First slope handrail sections 15, similar to the first handrail sections 10, are formed on both sides of the width of the first access section 7. The first access section 7 may be formed as a removable or movable structural unit, such as a staircase formed by a metal or wood framework. In this case, the first access section 7 is also configured as a unit that can be attached and detached to the first walkway section 2. The first access section 7 is configured as a unit that can be attached and detached to the first walkway section 2, and can be freely moved or added. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4 , multiple first access sections 7 may be arranged around the first walkway section 2 so that trainees can ascend and descend to the first walkway 4 of the first walkway section 2. Adding first access sections 7 allows trainees to easily stop and leave training at any position. Furthermore, trainees can start training from any position, increasing the number of training options and enriching the trainee's training menu. In the area where the first access section 7 is added, a space 10a (gap) is provided in the first handrail section 10, making it easier for trainees to enter and exit the first walkway 4. The space 10a is shown, for example, in FIG. 7. A storage 6b or the like may be formed in the first access section 7. By forming a storage 6b in the first access section 7, workers can begin sandbag construction work in the event of a disaster without having to go elsewhere to retrieve materials such as sandbags and shovels. This improves worker safety and work efficiency. Note that storage 6b or the like may also be formed in the second access section 37 and the third access section 57, but a description thereof will be omitted to avoid duplication.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 3, the second walkway section 20 is configured to enable a second type of walking training to be performed in which the trainee walks on the second walkway on the upper surface to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body. The second type of walking training is walking training in which the trainee walks on a more unstable ground than the first type of walking training, thereby increasing the intensity of the walking training (the intensity of the physical load). In this way, the second walkway section 20 can provide walking training for fall prevention that has a different training intensity from the first type of walking training. The second walkway section 20 comprises second walkway side walls 26 rising from the ground G on both sides of the second walkway 24, a second walkway 24 formed on the upper surface by piling second gravel, the average particle size of which is larger than that of the first soil and is within a second range, between the second walkway side walls 26 from ground level to the top of the second walkway side walls 26, a second handrail section 30, and a second slope section 27.

[0024] The second walkway 24 is formed on the upper surface of the second walkway section 20. The second walkway 24 is formed as a walking surface on which trainees walk to perform gait training. The second walkway 24 forms a relatively flat, extending surface. The second walkway 24 has a width ranging from 100 cm to 500 cm. The width of the second walkway 24 is formed to be approximately the same as the width of the first walkway 4. The second walkway 24 has a length ranging from 3 m to 10 m. The second walkway 24 is not paved but forms a path of uneven dirt and sand. The second walkway 24 forms a relatively flat, extending walking surface. Because the second gravel 28 is piled from ground level to the top of the second walkway sidewall 26, the second gravel 28 can be stored to a relatively large capacity, for example, a capacity of 10 m long x 3 m wide x 1 m high, and can be supplied later for use in disasters. In this embodiment, the second walkway 24 forms a surface that extends generally horizontally, but may also be formed as an inclined surface with a gradient. The second walkway 24 does not necessarily have to be formed as a flat plane, and may have some unevenness or gradient. Forming the second walkway 24 on uneven ground provides stress and stimulation to the trainee's walking, allowing the trainee to more efficiently improve their ability to correct their own body sway by, for example, consciously balancing their center of gravity. Note that even if the second walkway 24 is flat ground, unlike ground paved with asphalt or the like, slight depressions, softness of the ground, sinking of the ground, uneven gravel, etc., require the trainee to consciously balance their center of gravity, etc., thereby improving their ability to correct their own body sway.

[0025] The second walkway sidewalls 26 form walls that rise vertically from the ground. The second walkway sidewalls 26 extend along the second walkway 24. Second gravel 28 is delivered and filled from bottom to top between the second walkway sidewalls 26. The bottom of the filled space between the second walkway sidewalls 26, which is filled with the second gravel 28, may be dug down to a level lower than the ground G level, for example, to a depth within a range of 1 cm to 30 cm. The length L3 of the second walkway sidewall 26 is approximately the same as the length L4 of the second walkway 24. The second walkway sidewall 26 has a length ranging from 3 m to 10 m. The width between the second walkway sidewalls 26 is, for example, between 1 m and 5 m, e.g., between 1.5 m and 3 m. The second walkway sidewalls 26 are formed on the outside of the second walkway 24. The second walkway sidewalls 26 are formed at the outer edge of the second walkway 24. The second walkway sidewalls 26 are formed on both outer sides of the second walkway 24 in the width direction. The second walkway sidewalls 26 are formed to the same height as the second walkway 24. The second walkway sidewalls 26 have a height ranging from 30 cm to 100 cm from the ground G. The second walkway sidewalls 26 are formed as vertical concrete walls. The second walkway sidewalls 26 have a foundation (not shown) installed in the ground G, allowing the vertical wall structure to be independently and stably maintained. The second walkway side walls 26 on both the left and right sides may be connected to each other by a connecting structure 6a, such as a concrete floor or metal pipe, if necessary. Only one connecting part 6a is shown in Figure 2, and descriptions of other installation locations are omitted. A storage 26b may be formed in an area inside the second walkway sidewall 26, for example, in the area below the second walkway. The storage 26b extends inward from a portion of the second walkway sidewall 26 and stores sandbags and shovels. When the storage 26b is formed, an opening / closing door 26c for access may be formed on the second walkway sidewall 26 so that materials and the like inside the storage 26b can be removed as needed. By forming the storage 26b on the second walkway sidewall 26, in the event of a disaster, workers can begin sandbag construction work without having to go elsewhere to retrieve materials such as sandbags and shovels. This improves worker safety and work efficiency.

[0026] The second gravel 28 is gravel, for example, gravel composed of small, slightly rounded stones, such as pebbles. The second gravel 28 is mainly composed of gravel, but may also contain soil or sand other than gravel. The second gravel 28 functions as a walking training material. The second gravel 28 also functions as a disaster prevention material. The second gravel 28 has an average particle size within a second range, for example, an average particle size within a range of 10 mm to 30 mm, for example, an average particle size within a range of 10 mm to 20 mm. The second gravel 28 is composed of pebbles such as those placed on the approach to a shrine, for example, Shirakawa gravel.

[0027] The second handrail section 30 includes a post 31 extending upward from the top of the second walkway sidewall 26 and a capping section 32 extending laterally to connect the post 31. The capping section 32 is provided at a height that allows a trainee to grasp it with their fingers during training, for example, at waist height for an adult of average height. The post 31 extends vertically and forms a support that supports the capping section 32. The post 31 of the second handrail section 30 is fixed to the second walkway sidewall 26. The capping section 32 is fixed to the post 31. The base of the post 31 is fixed to the second walkway sidewall 26. The base of the post 31 may be fixed to the concrete foundation or a base. The capping section 32 is provided along the outer edge of the second walkway 24 in a top view. The capping sections 32 are formed on both sides of the width of the second walkway 24. The capping bar 32 is formed to have approximately the same length as the second walkway 24. The two capping bars 32 are formed to be approximately parallel to each other. The capping bar 32 may have a gap of, for example, 30 cm to 50 cm at approximately every 2 m, forming a gap in the capping bar 32, allowing the trainee to exit the first walkway 4 midway. The gap is exemplified as gap 10a in FIG. 7, for example.

[0028] The second access section 37 is connected to the start portion of the front end or the end portion of the rear end of the second walkway 24. The second access section 37 is connected to the top surface of the second walkway section 20. The second access section 37 includes a second slope walkway 38 formed on the upper surface of the second access section 37 and second slope walkway side walls 39 rising from the ground on both sides of the second slope walkway 38.

[0029] The second sloped walkway 38 is formed on the upper surface of the second access section 37. The second sloped walkway 38 is formed as a sloped road surface along which trainees walk up to the top of the second walkway 24. The second sloped walkway 38 forms a slope extending diagonally from the ground G to the height of the second walkway 24 on the upper surface of the second walkway section 20. The second sloped walkway 38 is formed to be non-slip for the safety of trainees. The second sloped walkway 38 may be paved, or its upper surface may be made of a non-slip rubber-like material. The second access section 37 forms a relatively gentle slope, for example, with a length ranging from 50 cm to 500 cm. The second sloped walkway 38 may also be formed as a relatively long, gentle incline. Depending on the topography and slope of the ground on which the second walkway section 20 is located, all or part of the second sloped walkway 38 may be omitted. The second access section 37 may be changed to a staircase or the like instead of a ramp. Therefore, the second access section 37 may form a staircase-like section extending from the ground to the upper surface of the second walkway section 20. The second access section 37 may be formed by an elevator that can rise and fall from the ground to the height of the upper surface of the second walkway section 20. As a further modification, the second access section 37 may be formed by a paved road formed on the ground using earth and sand or the like.

[0030] The width of the second slope walkway 38 is formed to be approximately the same as the width of the second walkway 24. Second access handrail sections 45 similar to the second handrail sections 30 are formed on both sides of the width of the second access section 37. The second access section 37 may be formed as a structural unit that can be removed or moved, with stairs or the like formed by a framework of metal, wood, or the like. In this case, the second access section 37 is also configured as a unit that can be attached and detached to the second walkway section 20. As with the first access section 7, multiple second access sections 37 may also be arranged around the second walkway section 20. An example of additionally arranging a first access section 7 is illustrated in FIG. 4, and an example of multiple arrangements of the second access sections 37, etc. is omitted.

[0031] The third walkway section 40 is configured to enable a trainee to perform third-type walking training, which involves walking on a third walkway 44 on the upper surface to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body. The third-type walking training is walking training that increases the intensity (intensity of physical load) by one level more than the first and second-type walking training by walking on an even more unstable ground. In this way, the third walkway section 40 can provide walking training for fall prevention that has a different training intensity from the first and second-type walking training. The third walkway section 40 comprises third walkway side walls 46 rising from the ground G on both sides of the third walkway 44, the third walkway 44 formed on its upper surface by piling up a third group of pebbles 48 between the third walkway side walls 46, the third group of pebbles having an average particle size within a third range that is larger than the value within the second range, a third handrail section 50, and a third access section 57.

[0032] The third walkway 44 is formed on the upper surface of the third walkway section 40. The third walkway 44 is formed as a walking surface on which trainees walk to perform walking training. The third walkway 44 forms a relatively flat, extending surface. The third walkway 44 has a width ranging from 100 cm to 500 cm. The width of the third walkway 44 is formed to be approximately the same as the width of the first walkway 4 and the second walkway 24. The third walkway 44 has a length ranging from 3 m to 10 m. The third walkway 44 is not paved but forms an uneven dirt and sand path. The third walkway 44 forms a relatively flat, extending walking surface. Because the third pebble group 48 is piled from ground level to the top of the third walkway sidewall 46, the third pebble group 48 can be stored to a relatively large capacity, for example, a capacity of 10 m long x 3 m wide x 1 m high, which can be used for future disaster relief. In this embodiment, the third walkway 44 forms a surface that extends generally horizontally, but may also be formed as an inclined surface with a gradient. The third walkway 44 does not necessarily have to be formed as a flat plane, and may have some unevenness or gradient. Forming the third walkway 44 on uneven ground provides stress and stimulation to the trainee's walking, allowing the trainee to more efficiently improve their ability to correct their own body sway by, for example, consciously balancing their center of gravity. Note that even if the third walkway 44 is flat ground, unlike ground paved with asphalt or the like, slight depressions, softness of the ground, sinking of the ground, uneven gravel, etc., require the trainee to consciously balance their center of gravity, etc., thereby improving their ability to correct their own body sway.

[0033] The third walkway sidewalls 46 form walls that rise vertically from the ground. The third walkway sidewalls 46 extend along the third walkway 44. A third group of pebbles 48 is delivered and filled between the third walkway sidewalls 46 from bottom to top. The bottom of the filled space between the third walkway sidewalls 46, into which the third group of pebbles 48 is filled, may be excavated to a depth lower than the ground G level, for example, to a depth within a range of 1 cm to 30 cm. The length L5 of the third walkway sidewalls 46 is formed to be approximately the same length as the length L6 of the second walkway 24. The third walkway sidewalls 46 form a length within a range of 3 m to 10 m. The width between the third walkway sidewalls 46 forms a range of, for example, 1 m to 5 m, for example, 1.5 m to 3 m. The third walkway sidewalls 46 are formed outside the third walkway 44. The third walkway side walls 46 are formed on the outer edge of the third walkway 44. The third walkway side walls 46 are formed on both outer sides of the third walkway 44 in the width direction. The third walkway side walls 46 are formed up to the height of the third walkway 44. The third walkway side walls 46 form a height ranging from 30 cm to 100 cm from the ground G. The third walkway side walls 46 may be formed as standing walls made of concrete. The third walkway sidewall 46 has a foundation (not shown) installed in the ground G, allowing the vertical wall structure to be maintained independently and stably. The left and right third walkway sidewalls 46 may be connected to each other by a connecting structure 6a, such as a concrete floor or metal pipe, as needed. By forming a structure connecting the first walkway sidewalls 6, the structure of the third walkway sidewall 46 becomes more stable when the third group of pebbles 48 is removed from between the third walkway sidewalls 46. Only one connecting portion 6a is illustrated in Figure 2, and descriptions of other installation locations are omitted. A storage 46b may be formed in an area inside the third walkway sidewall 46, for example, in the area below the third walkway. If the storage 46b is formed, an opening / closing door 46c for access may be formed in the third walkway sidewall 46 so that materials and the like in the storage 46b can be accessed as needed. By forming the storage 46b on the third walkway side wall 46, workers can start sandbag construction work without having to go elsewhere to get materials such as sandbags and shovels in the event of a disaster, thereby improving worker safety and work efficiency.

[0034] The third pebble group 48 is a collection of small pebbles, such as pebbles and cobblestones. The third pebble group 48 may also be referred to as third pebbles. The third pebble group 48 functions as a walking training material. The third pebble group 48 also functions as a disaster prevention material. The third pebble group 48 is mainly composed of relatively small stones such as those used for roads and stone bags for repairing potholes. The relatively small stones are composed of stones, for example, about the size of a clenched fist. The relatively small stones are formed from stones with a particle size larger than gravel, such as those found in riverbeds. The average particle size of the third group of pebbles 48 is larger than the average particle size of the second gravel 28. The third group of pebbles 48 is primarily composed of pebbles, but may also contain other materials such as soil, sand, and gravel. The third group of pebbles 48 has an average particle size within a third range, for example, an average particle size within a range of 30 mm to 200 mm, for example, an average particle size within a range of 30 mm to 150 mm, for example, an average particle size within a range of 30 mm to 100 mm, for example, an average particle size within a range of 40 mm to 100 mm, or for example, an average particle size within a range of 40 mm to 90 mm. When the average particle size of 30 mm is contained in the second gravel, the third group of pebbles 48 may be formed to have an average particle size within a range of 31 mm to 200 mm, for example, an average particle size within a range of 31 mm to 150 mm, for example, an average particle size within a range of 31 mm to 100 mm, or for example, an average particle size within a range of 31 mm to 90 mm. The third group of pebbles 48 may have a larger average particle size than the second group of gravel 28, but the lower limit of the exemplary average particle size range described above may be changed to 25 mm, 35 mm, or the like. The stones of the third group of pebbles 48 may be placed in bags called stone bags, which are made of meshed metal wire. Such stone bags may also be made of meshed Kevlar® fibers. The lower portion between the third walkway sidewalls 46 may be made up of multiple stone bags containing the third group of pebbles 48, and the upper portion may be made up of pebbles of the third group of pebbles 48 arranged side by side without being placed in stone bags.

[0035] The third handrail section 50 includes a post 51 extending upward from the top of the third walkway sidewall 46 and a capping section 52 extending laterally to connect the post 51. The capping section 52 is provided at a height that allows a trainee to grasp it with their fingers during training, for example, at waist height for an average-height adult. The post 51 extends vertically and forms a support that supports the capping section 52. The post 51 of the third handrail section 50 is fixed to the third walkway sidewall 46. The capping section 52 is fixed to the post 51. The base of the post 51 is fixed to the third walkway sidewall 46. The base of the post 51 may be fixed to the concrete foundation or a base. The capping section 52 is provided along the outer edge of the third walkway 44 in a top view. The capping sections 52 are formed on both sides of the width of the third walkway 44. The capping section 52 is formed to have approximately the same length as the third walkway 44. The two capping sections 52 are formed to be approximately parallel to each other. The capping sections 52 may have gaps 53 of a length in the range of 30 cm to 50 cm, for example, at intervals of approximately 2 m, which form gaps in the capping sections 52, allowing the trainee to exit the first walkway 4 midway.

[0036] The third access section 57 is connected to the start section of the front end or the end section of the rear end of the third walkway 44. The third access section 57 is connected to the upper surface of the third walkway section 40. The third access section 57 includes a third slope walkway 58 formed on the upper surface of the third access section 57, and third slope walkway side walls 59 rising from the ground on both sides of the third slope walkway 58.

[0037] The third slope walkway 58 is formed on the upper surface of the third access section 57. The third slope walkway 58 is formed as a sloped road surface that allows trainees to walk up to the top of the third walkway 44. The third slope walkway 58 forms a slope that extends diagonally from the ground G to the height of the third walkway 44 of the third walkway section 40. The third slope walkway 58 is formed to be non-slip for the safety of trainees. The third slope walkway 58 forms a relatively gentle slope, for example, with a length ranging from 50 cm to 500 cm. The third slope walkway 58 may also be formed as a relatively long, gentle incline, for example. Depending on the topography and slope of the ground on which the third walkway section 40 is located, all or part of the third slope walkway 58 may be omitted. Furthermore, the third access section 57 may be replaced with stairs or the like instead of a ramp. Therefore, the third access section 57 may form a stepped staircase section extending from the ground to the upper surface of the third walkway section 40. The third access section 57 may be formed by an elevator that can raise and lower from the ground to the height of the upper surface of the third walkway section 40. As a further modification, the third access section 57 may be formed by a paved road formed on the ground using earth and sand or the like.

[0038] The width of the third access section 57 is formed to be approximately the same as the width of the third walkway 44. Third access section handrail sections 55 are also formed on both sides of the width of the third access section 57. The third access section 57 may be formed as a structural unit that can be removed or moved, with stairs or the like formed from a framework of metal, wood, or the like. In this case, the third access section 57 is also configured as a unit that can be attached and detached to the third walkway section 40. As with the first access section 7, multiple third access sections 57 may also be arranged around the third walkway section 40. Refer to the example of the first access section 7 in FIG. 4, and an example of multiple third access sections 57 will be omitted.

[0039] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment of the fall prevention walking training device 101 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function, the first walkway sidewall 106, the second walkway sidewall 126, and the third walkway sidewall 146 are formed of a wooden frame structure in which wooden panels 106b are attached to a wooden framework 106a. Therefore, at least a portion of the first walkway sidewall 106, the second walkway sidewall 126, and the third walkway sidewall 146 are formed of a panel structure in which adjacent panel structures can be detached from each other. As shown in FIG. 6 , a fall prevention walking training device 101 equipped with a disaster prevention material stockpile function includes a first walkway section 102, a second walkway section 120, and a third walkway section 140. In FIG. 6 , the first access section 7, the second access section 37, and the third access section 57 are not shown. The second walkway section 120 and the third walkway section 140 have the same wooden frame structure as the first walkway section 102, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted. Therefore, the first walkway side wall 106 of the first walkway section 102 will be described. The fall prevention walking training device 101 equipped with a disaster prevention material stockpile function according to the second embodiment has substantially the same structure as the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material stockpile function according to the first embodiment. Therefore, in the second embodiment of the present invention, only the differences from the first embodiment will be described. Similar parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings and description thereof will be omitted.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 5, the framework 106a of the first walkway sidewall 106 is, for example, a combination of plate members connected to form a framework on the inside of the first walkway sidewall 106, and is indicated by dashed lines in FIG. 5. The panels 106b form the outer surface of each section of the first walkway sidewall 106. The panels 106b are formed so that each panel can be separated. For example, the first walkway sidewall 106 in FIG. 5 is formed by combining four panels 106b. The panels 106b form the outer surface and, in combination with the framework 106a, have the strength to withstand pressure from the first soil and sand, etc. With the panel structures of the first walkway side wall 106, the second walkway side wall 126 and the third walkway side wall 146 removed, the first soil 8, the second gravel 28 and the third group of pebbles 48 can be removed, making it easier to create the sandbags using the first soil 8, the second gravel 28 or the third group of pebbles 48.

[0041] The first walkway sidewalls 106 of the first walkway section 2 are formed by a wooden frame structure in which wooden panels are attached to a wooden framework. The first walkway sidewalls 106 are formed to rise from the ground on both sides of the first walkway 4. The first walkway sidewalls 106 comprise, for example, a wooden framework 106a and plywood panels 106b attached to this framework 106a. The first walkway sidewalls 106 are formed by the plywood panels 106b. The first walkway sidewalls 106 form walls that rise vertically from the ground G. The first walkway sidewalls 106 extend along the first walkway 4. The other aspects of the first walkway sidewalls 106, such as their shape, size, length, and position, are generally similar to those of the first walkway sidewalls 6, and therefore will not be described here.

[0042] When the first walkway sidewall 106 is formed as a vertical wall using a wooden frame structure, it has the advantage of being relatively simple and inexpensive to construct and relatively easy to reconstruct even if it is destroyed. The first walkway sidewall 106 is connected to a foundation installed in the ground G, allowing it to maintain an independent and stable vertical wall structure. The first walkway sidewalls 106 on both sides may be connected to each other by connecting structures such as concrete floors, metal pipes, or wood, as necessary. By forming a structure connecting the first walkway sidewalls 106, the structure of the first walkway sidewall 106 becomes more stable when the first soil 8 is removed. A storage shed 6b (see Figure 2) or the like may be formed in the area inside the first walkway sidewall 106, for example, in the area below the first walkway 4. The second walkway sidewall 126 and the third walkway sidewall 146 have substantially the same structure as the first walkway sidewall 106, and therefore will not be described here.

[0043] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment of the fall prevention walking training device 201 with a disaster prevention material stockpile function, the first walkway side wall 206, the second walkway side wall 226, and the third walkway side wall 246 are formed as part of a box-shaped unit 260. The third embodiment of the fall prevention walking training device 201 with a disaster prevention material stockpile function has almost the same structure as the first embodiment of the fall prevention walking training device 1 with a disaster prevention material stockpile function, and therefore, in the third embodiment of the present invention, only the differences from the first embodiment will be described, and similar parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings and will not be described again. As shown in FIG. 8, a fall prevention walking training device 201 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function includes a first walkway section 202, a second walkway section 220, and a third walkway section 240. The second walkway section 220 and the third walkway section 240 are similar to the first walkway section 202 in terms of the box-shaped units, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted. Therefore, only the first walkway side wall 206 of the first walkway section 202 will be described. In FIG. 7, the first access section 7 is omitted to clearly show the structure of the box-shaped unit 260. In addition, in FIG. 8, the first access section 7, the second access section 37, and the third access section 57 are omitted from the illustration.

[0044] 7, the first walkway side wall 206 of the first walkway section 2 is formed as a part of a box-shaped unit 260. The box-shaped unit 260 includes a first side wall 261 of a predetermined width, a second side wall 262 of a predetermined width, a bottom 263 formed between the first side wall 261 and the second side wall 262, a front wall 264 on the front side, a rear wall 265 on the rear side, a base 266, and a fork insertion opening 267 that opens laterally in the base 266. The box-shaped unit 260 is formed in a box shape with an open top. The box-shaped unit 260 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from above. The first side wall 261 and the second side wall 262 extend parallel to each other. The first side wall 261 and the second side wall 262 form the first walkway side wall 206. A water drainage port 269 for draining water is formed at the bottom of the box-shaped unit 260, and the water drainage port 269 communicates with the fork insertion opening 267. The water drainage port 269 is provided in each box-shaped unit 260.

[0045] The front wall 264 and the rear wall 265 extend parallel to each other. The bottom 263 forms a flat bottom surface. The box-shaped unit 260 forms a rectangular internal space between the four side walls and the bottom 263 as described above. The box-shaped unit 260 is formed as a steel bucket. Therefore, the box-shaped unit 260 can be lifted and moved either by itself or when loaded with the first soil 8 as its contents.

[0046] The first walkway sidewalls 206 of the first walkway section 202 are formed by lining up box-shaped units 260 filled with first soil 8. The first walkway sidewalls 206 are formed to rise from the ground on both sides of the first walkway 4. The first soil 8 is carried into the box-shaped units 260 by truck or the like, and the first soil 8 on the upper surface is flattened, for example, to form the first walkway 4 on the upper surface, as shown in FIG. The first walkway sidewall 206 forms a wall that rises vertically from the ground G. The first walkway sidewall 206 extends along the first walkway 4. The shape, size, length, position, etc. of the first walkway sidewall 206 are generally similar to those of the first walkway sidewall 6, so a description thereof will be omitted. The first walkway sidewall 206 is formed from a steel bucket, so the box-shaped unit 260 can be moved while still containing the first soil 8. After moving the box-shaped unit 260, the first soil 8 inside can be packed into sandbags, thereby increasing the efficiency and speed of the work. The first sidewall 261 and the second sidewall 262 are connected by a bottom 263 that forms part of the box-shaped unit 260. The box-shaped unit 260 is configured as a single unit combining the first sidewall 261, the second sidewall 262, and other components. A storage space (not shown) may be formed in the area inside the first walkway sidewall 206, for example, in the area below the first walkway 4.

[0047] The bottom portion 263 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from above. The bottom portion 263 forms the bottom surface of the upper storage chamber. The bottom portion 263 is attached to a base portion 266.

[0048] The base 266 is formed to have a so-called pallet structure used for distributing materials, etc. A fork insertion opening 267 is formed in the base 266. The fork insertion opening 267 of the base 266 is formed so that the prongs of a forklift can be inserted into it to lift the entire box-shaped unit 260 including the base 266. The fork insertion opening 267 allows the forks of a forklift to be inserted from the direction of the first walkway side wall or the second walkway side wall. Therefore, sandbags can be created after the box-shaped unit 260 has been moved. The base 266 is formed from resin, metal, wood, or the like.

[0049] Next, a method for forming the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function will be described with reference to Figure 9. The methods for forming the first walkway section 2, the second walkway section 20, and the third walkway section 40 are all generally similar, so only the first walkway section 2 will be described, and descriptions of the second walkway section 20, the third walkway section 40, etc. will be omitted.

[0050] In step S1, an installation step is performed in which two first walkway side walls 6 are installed on the ground G. If necessary, a first handrail section 10 is fixed to the first walkway side walls 6. When step S1 is completed, the process proceeds to S2.

[0051] In step S2, a carrying step is executed in which first soil 8 transported by a dump truck or the like is carried between the two first walkway side walls 6. The first walkway 4 is formed by piling the first soil 8 between the first walkway side walls 6. By walking on the first walkway 4, the trainee can perform walking training that reduces the swaying of the trainee's body. When step S2 is completed, the process proceeds to S3.

[0052] In step S3, if necessary, an access section arrangement step is performed to connect the first access section 7 to the first walkway 4. This makes it easier for the trainee to access the first walkway 4 via the first access section 7. When step S3 is completed, the process proceeds to END.

[0053] Next, a method for making sandbags from the fall prevention walking training device 1 having a function of storing disaster prevention materials will be described with reference to FIG. At the start of the process, a fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, is installed in, for example, an administrative office, park, nursing home, hospital, rehabilitation facility, or health promotion facility. When a disaster occurs in the surrounding area, creating a situation requiring sandbags, the sandbag creation method is initiated, and the process proceeds to step S11 to create sandbags. Examples of situations requiring sandbags include a local flood that has occurred or is likely to occur, requiring sandbags to prevent water from entering low-lying areas, or a river flood or water flow that erodes soil from roads, cliffs, and other areas, requiring sandbags to capture the soil. Sandbags may also be needed for a variety of other purposes, such as simply filling holes, repairing roads, or creating a path for people and vehicles to walk on when there is flowing water. Although the first walkway section 2, the second walkway section 20, and the third walkway section 40 differ from one another in the configuration of the first soil 8, second gravel 28, and third small stone group 48, etc., they have many similarities in their basic structures, so the following explanation will focus on the first walkway section 2, and will omit explanations of the second walkway section 20 and the third walkway section 40. As a confirmation, the same sandbag creation method can also be applied to the second walkway section 20 and the third walkway section 40.

[0054] In step S11, a preparation step is performed in which work materials such as sandbags and shovels stored in an inner storage 6b are retrieved from the first access section side wall 14 or the first walkway side wall 6 of the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Because work materials such as sandbags and shovels are provided in the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function, the effort and time required to procure work materials in the event of a disaster is eliminated, allowing for a rapid disaster response. Once step S11 is completed, the process proceeds to S12.

[0055] In step S12, a sandbag creation step is executed in which the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material stockpile function is demolished with a shovel, excavator, etc., to remove the first earth 8, and the first earth 8 is filled into sandbags to create sandbags. At this time, in the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material stockpile function, the first walkway 4 is unpaved, and is configured so that the first earth 8 can be more easily removed with a shovel, excavator, etc., compared to when the first walkway 4 is paved.

[0056] In the first embodiment, when the first walkway sidewall 6 is formed as a concrete vertical wall and the first access section 7 is formed of soil or a removable unit, all or part of the first access section 7 can be removed, and the first soil 8 can be accessed from the entrance or exit of the first walkway section 2. Because the first soil 8 is often present at a height higher than or equal to the surrounding ground G, it is easy to remove and fill sandbags. This allows sandbags necessary for disaster prevention to be quickly prepared and distributed to the local area. Furthermore, in the event of a disaster, workers who would otherwise have to order materials from distant locations to prepare sandbags are prevented from being exposed to danger. Instead, workers can quickly prepare sandbags at nearby facilities and distribute them to the surrounding area. Furthermore, in urban areas, for example, it is difficult to secure sand, gravel, pebbles, etc., necessary for creating sandbags for specific purposes. In large cities such as Tokyo, exposed ground is very limited, and even if ground remains, stones and other debris are often removed. Even if a large river with gravel and pebbles on its riverbank is nearby, approaching the river during a typhoon or heavy rainfall could put workers at risk, necessitating the use of sandbags. Therefore, for example, in urban areas, the installation of such devices and facilities allows for the rapid and safe supply of sandbags filled with sand to the area. Furthermore, this technology has the ability to supply different types of sandbags according to their intended use. For example, sandbags filled with the first sand 8 can be supplied to areas where water leakage is desired to be prevented, sandbags filled with the second gravel 28 can be supplied to areas where water leakage is acceptable, and sandbags or stone bags filled with the third group of pebbles 48 can be supplied in situations where a road or other structure needs to be easily repaired while allowing water to drain.

[0057] When the first walkway sidewall 6 is formed of a wooden frame such as wooden panels, as in the second embodiment, or when all or part of the first walkway sidewall 6 is formed by detachable panels, all or part of the first walkway sidewall 6 can be removed, making it easier to remove the first soil 8. Since most of the first soil 8 is located at a height higher than or equal to the surrounding ground G, the first soil 8 is easy to remove and to fill into sandbags. As in the case when the first walkway sidewall 6 is made of concrete, this has the advantageous effect of allowing sandbags needed for disaster prevention measures to be quickly produced and supplied to the local area.

[0058] When the first walkway sidewall 6 is formed as part of a box-shaped unit as in the third embodiment, all or part of the first walkway sidewall 6 can be moved and removed together with the box-shaped unit, making it easier to remove the first soil 8. For example, the box-shaped unit can be moved to an open position where it is easy to work with, with the forks of a forklift inserted into the fork insertion opening, and the first soil 8 can be packed into sandbags in a position where workers can easily work. Furthermore, multiple box-shaped units can be moved to different locations and the first soil 8 can be packed into sandbags in parallel, thereby improving work efficiency. Furthermore, since the box-shaped unit can be easily moved, the structure of the first walkway section 2, etc. can be easily changed. For example, the length of the first walkway section 2, etc. can be changed by changing the number of box-shaped units. Furthermore, for example, the location of the first walkway section 2, etc. can be easily moved or changed by moving the box-shaped unit. Furthermore, since the first soil 8 is mostly present at a height higher than or equal to the surrounding ground level G, the first soil 8 is easily removed and packed into sandbags. As in the case where the first walkway sidewall 6 is made of concrete, this has the advantageous effect of enabling sandbags required for disaster prevention measures to be quickly prepared and supplied to the local area. After step S12 is completed, the process proceeds to S13.

[0059] In step S13, a reconfiguration step is executed to reconfigure the first walkway section 2 again to a state that can be used as a fall prevention walking training device. In this way, for each of the first walkway section 2, the second walkway section 20, and the third walkway section 40, the first soil 8 is removed from the first walkway section 2 to create the sandbags, the second gravel 28 is removed from the second walkway section 20 to create the sandbags, and / or the third group of pebbles 48 is removed from the third walkway section 40 to create the sandbags, and then the first soil 8 is carried into the first walkway section 2, the second gravel 28 is carried into the second walkway section 20, and / or the third group of pebbles 48 is carried into the third walkway section 40, and the first walkway section 2, the second walkway section 20, and the third walkway section 40 can be reconfigured again.

[0060] As in the first embodiment, for example, taking the first walkway section 2 as an example, if the first walkway sidewall 6 is formed as a standing wall made of concrete, after the removal of the first earth and sand 8 from the first walkway section 2 is completed, structures such as the first walkway sidewall 6 of the first walkway section 2 will remain. In the reconfiguration step, from this state, the first earth and sand 8 is again transported between the first walkway sidewalls 6 of the first walkway section 2 using a dump truck or the like, and the first walkway section 2 is reconfigured into a state where it can be used again as a fall prevention walking training device. Thus, the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function is made usable again.

[0061] As in the second embodiment, when the first walkway side walls 6 are formed of a wooden frame such as wooden panels, or when all or part of the first walkway side walls 6 are formed to be detachable, the removed first walkway side walls 6 are reassembled. After that, a delivery step is performed in which the first soil 8 is again delivered between the first walkway side walls 6 using a dump truck or the like, and a reconfiguration step is performed in which the first walkway section 2 is once again made usable as a fall prevention walking training device. Thus, the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function is made usable again.

[0062] If the first walkway sidewall 6 is formed as part of a box-shaped unit, as in the third embodiment, the moved box-shaped units are again arranged in a continuous line. After that, a carrying-in step is performed in which the first soil 8 is again carried in between the first walkway sidewalls 6 inside the box-shaped units using a dump truck or the like, and a reconfiguration step is performed in which the first walkway section 2 can be formed into a state where it can be used again as a fall prevention walking training device. Thus, the fall prevention walking training device 1 equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function is formed into a usable state again. When step S13 is completed, the process proceeds to END.

[0063] Examples of an embodiment of the present invention may be provided in each aspect as described below.

[0064] (1) A fall prevention walking training device with a function for storing disaster prevention materials, comprising: a first walkway section where a trainee walks on a first walkway to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body; and a second walkway section where the trainee walks on a second walkway to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body, wherein the first walkway section comprises first walkway side walls rising from the ground on both sides of the first walkway, and the first walkway formed on its upper surface by piling up first soil and sand having an average particle size within a first range between the first walkway side walls, and the second walkway section comprises second walkways rising from the ground on both sides of the second walkway. A fall prevention walking training device comprising: roadside walls; and a second walkway formed on its upper surface by piling second gravel, the second gravel having an average particle size larger than that of the first soil and falling within a second range, between the second walkway side walls; when a disaster occurs and sandbags are needed, the device can create sandbags using the first soil piled up above ground level between the first walkway side walls, and can also create sandbags using the second gravel piled up above ground level between the second walkway side walls; and the device can relatively easily create sandbags for different purposes using the first soil or the second gravel. The device also has a disaster prevention material storage function.

[0065] (2) A third walkway section is provided on which the trainee walks along the third walkway to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body, The third walkway section comprises third walkway side walls rising from the ground on both sides of the third walkway, and the third walkway formed on its upper surface by piling up a third group of pebbles between the third walkway side walls, the third group having an average particle size within a third range that is larger than the value within the second range, and is a fall prevention walking training device with the function of storing disaster prevention materials described in (1).

[0066] (3) The first soil is piled up between the first walkway side walls from the ground level to the top of the first walkway side walls, A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (1), in which the second gravel is piled up between the second walkway side walls from ground level to the top of the second walkway side walls.

[0067] (4) A fall prevention walking training device with the function of storing disaster prevention materials described in (1), which extends inward from a portion of the first walkway side wall or a portion of the second walkway side wall and is equipped with a storage cabinet for storing sandbags and shovels.

[0068] (5) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (1), in which at least a portion of the first walkway side wall and the second walkway side wall are formed of a detachable panel structure, and the first soil or the second gravel can be removed when the panel structure is removed, making it easier to create sandbags using the first soil or the second gravel.

[0069] (6) The first walkway section comprises a box-shaped unit consisting of a first side wall of a predetermined width, a second side wall of a predetermined width, a bottom formed between the first side wall and the second side wall, a front wall on the front side, and a rear wall on the rear side, and the first walkway section is formed by arranging the box-shaped units on which the first soil and sand are piled, in the fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (1).

[0070] (7) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (6), in which a fork insertion opening is formed at the base of the box-shaped unit, through which the forks of a forklift can be inserted from the direction of the first walkway side wall or the second walkway side wall, and the sandbags can be created after the box-shaped unit is moved.

[0071] (8) A fall prevention walking training device with a function for storing disaster prevention materials described in (7), in which a drainage port for draining water is formed at the bottom of the box-shaped unit, and the drainage port is connected to the fork insertion opening.

[0072] (9) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (1), in which a first handrail section is fixed to the side wall of the first walkway and a second handrail section is fixed to the side wall of the second walkway.

[0073] (10) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (5), in which the first handrail section fixed to the removable panel structure of the first walkway side wall is configured to be detachable and removable from the other first handrail sections.

[0074] (11) A fall prevention walking training device having an access section connected to the upper surface of the first walkway section or the second walkway section, and having a function for storing disaster prevention materials as described in (1).

[0075] (12) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (11), wherein the access section is configured as a unit that can be attached and detached to the first walkway section or the second walkway section.

[0076] (13) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (11), wherein the access section forms a slope extending from the ground to the upper surface of the first walkway section or the second walkway section.

[0077] (14) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (11), wherein the access section forms a stepped stair section extending from the ground to the upper surface of the first walkway section or the second walkway section.

[0078] (15) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (11), wherein the access section is formed by a lifting device that can rise and fall from the ground to the height of the top surface of the first walkway section or the second walkway section.

[0079] (16) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (11), wherein the access section is a paved road formed on the ground using earth and sand or the like.

[0080] (17) A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function described in (1), which can transport the first soil and sand from the first walkway section to create the sandbags, transport the second gravel from the second walkway section to create the sandbags, and then transport the first soil and sand into the first walkway section and the second gravel into the second walkway section, thereby reconstructing the first walkway section and the second walkway section again.

[0081] The embodiments for carrying out the present invention are not limited to the above, and other modifications may be applied. Various alternative embodiments and examples will be apparent to those skilled in the art based on the disclosed technology.

[0082] Alternatively, for example, all or any of the first walkway section 2, the second walkway section 20, and the third walkway section 40 may be buried underground, with the first, second, and third walkways being provided at approximately the same level as the ground surface G. In this case, for example, in a fall prevention walking training device equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function, the first walkway 4 is formed by providing first walkway sidewalls to a predetermined depth from the ground surface G and piling first soil between the first walkway sidewalls. Similarly, the second walkway 24 is formed by providing second walkway sidewalls to a predetermined depth from the ground surface G and piling second gravel between the second walkway sidewalls. Similarly, the third walkway 44 is formed by providing third walkway sidewalls to a predetermined depth from the ground surface G and piling third pebbles 48 between the third walkway sidewalls. When a disaster occurs and sandbags are needed, it is time-consuming to create sandbags by transporting the first soil 8 from a height level lower than the ground G between the side walls of the first walkway, but because the first walkway 4 is provided at the same height level as the ground G, the first access section 7 can be omitted. This has the advantage that it becomes easier for trainees to move to the first walkway 4, making it easier to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body. Similarly, if a disaster occurs and sandbags are needed, the time and effort required to create sandbags by transporting second gravel 28 from a height level lower than the ground G between the side walls of the second walkway is required, but since the second walkway 24 is provided at the same height level as the ground G, the second access section can be omitted. This also has the advantage of making it easier for trainees to move to the second walkway 24, making it easier to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body. Similarly, if a disaster occurs and sandbags are needed, it would be time-consuming to create sandbags by carrying out the third group of pebbles 48 from a height level lower than the ground G between the side walls of the third walkway, but because the third walkway 44 is provided at the same height level as the ground G, the third access section can be omitted. This also has the advantage of making it easier for trainees to move to the third walkway 44, making it easier to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body.

[0083] Also, for example, all or part of the first walkway side wall 6 may be formed from a bank of earth and sand. When the first walkway side wall 6 is formed from a bank of earth and sand, it may take some effort to remove the bank when carrying out the first earth and sand 8, but this can have a certain effect in that, in the event of a disaster that requires sandbags, the sandbags can be made using the first earth and sand 8 between the first walkway side walls, and the second gravel 28 between the second walkway side walls can be made. [Explanation of symbols]

[0084] 1: Fall prevention walking training device 2: First walkway section 4: First Walkway 6: Side wall of the first walkway 6b: Storage 8: First soil 10: First handrail section 20: Second walking path 24: Second Walkway 26: Side wall of the second walkway 26b: Storage 28: Second gravel 30: Second handrail section 40: Third walkway 44: 3rd Walkway 46: Third walkway side wall 46b: Storage 48: 3rd pebble group 101: Fall prevention walking training device 102: First walkway section 106: Side wall of the first walkway 106b: Panel 120: Second walkway 126: Side wall of the second walkway 140: Third Walkway 146: Side wall of the third walkway 201: Fall prevention walking training device 202: First Walkway 206: Side wall of the first walkway 220: Second Walkway 226: Side wall of the second walkway 240: Third Walkway 246: Side wall of the third walkway 260: Box-shaped unit G: Ground

Claims

1. A fall prevention walking training device equipped with a disaster prevention material storage function, a first walkway section in which a trainee walks on the first walkway to train for reducing swaying of the trainee's body; a second walkway section in which the trainee walks on the second walkway to train to reduce the swaying of the trainee's body, The first walkway section includes first walkway side walls rising from the ground on both sides of the first walkway, and the first walkway formed on its upper surface by piling up first soil and sand having an average particle size within a first range between the first walkway side walls, The second walkway section includes second walkway side walls rising from the ground on both sides of the second walkway, and the second walkway formed on the upper surface by piling up second gravel between the second walkway side walls, the second gravel having an average particle size larger than that of the first soil and within a second range, a fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function, in which, when a disaster occurs and sandbags are needed, the sandbags can be created using the first soil and sand piled up above ground level between the first walkway side walls, and the sandbags can be created using the second gravel and sand piled up above ground level between the second walkway side walls, and the sandbags for different purposes can be created relatively easily using the first soil and the second gravel, the first walkway section comprises a box-shaped unit having a first side wall of a predetermined width, a second side wall of a predetermined width, a bottom formed between the first side wall and the second side wall, a front wall on the front side, and a rear wall on the rear side, the first walkway section is formed by lining up the box-shaped units on which the first soil and sand have been piled, and fork insertion openings are formed at the bases of the box-shaped units so that the forks of a forklift can be inserted from the direction of the first walkway side wall or the second walkway side wall, and the sandbags can be created after the box-shaped units have been moved.

2. A fall prevention walking training device with a disaster prevention material storage function as described in claim 1, wherein a drainage port for draining water is formed at the bottom of the box-shaped unit, and the drainage port is connected to the fork insertion opening.

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