A walking aid

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a walking aid 100. The walking aid 100 includes a frame 102, two support struts 104A, 104B, and two support arms 106A, 106B. The two support struts 104A, 104B extend vertically from the frame 102, where each of the two support struts 104A, 104B is adjustable. The two support arms 106A, 106B are connected to each of the 5 two support struts 104A, 104B, where each of the two support arms 106A, 106B extends outward adjacent to each of the two support struts 104A, 104B. Therefore, the walking aid 100 ensures the comfort for a user, enabling the users to navigate confidently while maintaining stability and ease of movement.

Description

[0001] A WALKING AID

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a walking aid, specifically designed to address walker stability issues. The walking aid limits a length of horizontal arms for armpit support and includes foldable bars with additional wheels for additional support, thereby providing enhanced stability and support and saving energy by allowing the walking aid to carry a significant portion of a body weight of a user.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005]

[0002] The following description of related art is intended to provide background information relevant to the field of the present disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that relate to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is provided solely to enhance the reader's understanding of the present disclosure and should not be considered as an admission of prior art.

[0006]

[0003] Medical walkers, canes, and crutches are commonly used by individuals with mobility issues to provide support and stability while walking. These devices assist people with limited mobility, helping them maintain independence. However, current designs often present challenges related to stability and user adaptability.

[0007]

[0004] Standard crutches and forearm crutches have several disadvantages. Physically frail or weak patients often struggle to support themselves adequately using their arms for extended periods. As a result, arm crutches are typically provided to healthier or stronger individuals who have been injured, rather than to elderly patients or those with neurological difficulties. Additionally, current medical walkers do not effectively prevent tilting during use, which can compromise user safety.

[0008]

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to address the above-mentioned drawbacks, along with any other shortcomings, or at the very least, to provide a viable alternative walking aid.

[0009] OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0010]

[0006] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an efficient and a reliable walking aid that obviates the above-mentioned limitations of existing walker.

[0011]

[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a walking aid that enhances user stability while walking by offering additional armpit support through the inclusion of foldable bars with additional wheels.

[0008] Another object of the present disclosure is to prevent a user from falling by incorporating crutches or support struts mounted on wheels.

[0012]

[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to conserve energy of a user while walking, as the crutches bear a significant portion of a body weight of the user.

[0013] SUMMARY

[0014]

[0010] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a walking aid including a frame. The frame includes two support struts and two support arms. The two support struts is extended vertically from the frame, where each of the two support struts is adjustable. Each of the two support arms is connected to each of the two support struts, where each of the two support arms extends outward adjacent to each of the two support struts.

[0015] [OH] In an embodiment, each of the two support struts, is adjustable corresponding to a height of a user.

[0016]

[0012] In an embodiment, each of the two support arms may be used to support an arm of the user at armpits.

[0017]

[0013] In an embodiment, the frame includes a first foldable bar and a second foldable bar, and where the first foldable bar and the second foldable bar are attached to each of the two support struts.

[0018]

[0014] In an embodiment, the first foldable bar may be extended outwards from each of the two support struts, and where the second foldable bar may be extended diagonally relative to the extension of the first foldable bar.

[0019]

[0015] In an embodiment, the extension of the second foldable bar from each of the two support struts adjoin with each other at an adjoin portion, where the adjoin portion comprises a front wheel, and where each of the first foldable bars comprises a rear wheel that is configured diagonally to the front wheel.

[0020]

[0016] In an embodiment, a length of each of the two support arms remains within a vertical plane of each of the two support struts encompassing the rear wheel through the first foldable bar, and where the user remains within an internal periphery of the walking aid while being supported on each of the one or more support arms.

[0021]

[0017] In an embodiment, each of the two support struts may include a first holding member along with a first brake configuration that connects the front wheel and the rear wheel through one or more first cables.

[0018] In an embodiment, each of the two support arms may include a second holding member along with a second brake configuration that connects the front wheel and the rear wheel through one or more second cables.

[0022]

[0019] In an embodiment, the walking aid may include a support bar coupled with two support struts.

[0023]

[0020] In an embodiment, the support bar may include an adjustable fastener adapted to adjust a horizontal distance between the two support struts.

[0024] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025]

[0021] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0026]

[0022] FIGs. 1A-1B illustrate isometric views of a walking aid, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027]

[0023] FIGs. 2A-2B illustrate top views of the walking aid, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028]

[0024] FIGs. 3A-3B illustrates a side view of the walking aid, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029]

[0025] FIGs. 4A-4C illustrates front views of the walking aid, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031]

[0026] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosures as defined by the appended claims.

[0032]

[0027] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a walking aid. In particular, the present disclosure relates to the walking aid that addresses walker stability issues by limiting the length of horizontal arms for armpit support and includes foldable bars with additional wheels for additional support, thereby providing enhanced stability and support and saving energy by allowing the walking aid to carry a significant portion of a body weight of a user.

[0028] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with respect to FIG. 1A-4C.

[0033]

[0029] FIGs. 1A-1B illustrates isometric views of a walking aid 100, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The walking aid 100 may include a frame 102 that may include two support struts 104A, 104B and two support arms 106A, 106B. The frame 102 is adapted to hold the two support struts 104A, 104B firmly.

[0034]

[0030] In an embodiment, the frame 102 includes a first foldable bar 110A and a second foldable bar HOB. The first foldable bar 110A and the second foldable bar HOB are attached to each of the two support struts 104A, 104B. In an embodiment, the first foldable bar 110A is extended outwards from each of the two support struts 104A, 104B. In an embodiment, the second foldable bar 110B may be extended diagonally relative to the extension of the first foldable bar 110A. In an embodiment, the extension of the second foldable bar 110B from each of the two support struts 104 A, 104B may adjoin with each other at an adjoin portion 126. The adjoin portion 126 includes a front wheel 112. In an embodiment, the first foldable bar 110A and the second foldable bar 110B may be foldable to utilise minimum space by the walking in an inoperative condition. In an embodiment, the first foldable bar 110A and the second foldable bar 110B associated with each support strut which provides additional stability and prevents the walking aid 100 from tilting while in use.

[0035]

[0031] In an embodiment, the two support struts 104A, 104B may be extended vertically from the frame 102. Each of the two support struts 104A, 104B may be adjustable. In an embodiment, each of the two support struts 104A, 104B may be adjustable corresponding to a height of a user 108. In an embodiment, each of the two support struts 104A, 104B includes a first holding member 120A along with a first brake configuration 116A configuration that connects the front wheel 112 and the rear wheel 114A, 114B through one or more first cables 118A. In an embodiment, coordination of the first brake configuration 116A and the one or more first cables 118A may allow the user 108 to control the walking speed with the walking aid 100. In an embodiment, the front wheel 112 and the rear wheels on the first foldable bar 114A, 114B allows the user 108 to manoeuvre the walking aid 100.

[0036]

[0032] In an embodiment, the two support arms 106A, 106B may be connected to each of the two support struts 104A, 104B. Each of the two support arms 106A, 106B may extend outward adjacent to each of the two vertical support struts 104 A, 104B. In an embodiment, a length of each of the two support arms 106A, 106B may remain within a vertical plane of each of the two support struts 104A, 104B encompassing the rear wheel 114A, 114B through the first foldable bar 110A. In an embodiment, the user's hand may slightly bent while being supported on each of the two support arms 106A, 106B rather than keeping straight, allowing the user 108 to remain within an internal periphery of the walking aid 100. In an embodiment, each of the two support arms 106A, 106B may include a second holding member 120B long with a second brake configuration 116B configuration that connects the front wheel 112 and the rear wheel 114A, 114B through one or more second cables 118B. In an embodiment, the coordination of the second brake configuration 116B and the one or more second cables 118B may allow the user 108 to control the walking speed with the walking aid 100. In an embodiment, the two support struts 104A, 104B allows the user to reduce the risk of falling by offering stability and secure means of support. In an embodiment, the first brake configuration 116A and the second brake configuration 116B are adapted to control speed of the walking aid 100 with respect to walking speed of the user 108.

[0037]

[0033] In an embodiment, the two support arms 106A, 106B may have a predefined length on a rear side of the walking aid 100 to prevent tipping of the walker while in use. In an embodiment, the two support arms 106A, 106B may be provided with a padding to provide comfort to the user 108 while walking. In an embodiment, the padding may be removably attached to the each of the two support arms 106A, 106B. In an embodiment, the walking aid 100 may include a support bar 122 coupled with two support struts 104 A, 104B. In an embodiment, the support bar 122 that may be adapted to bear excess load of the user 108, hence providing strength to the walker aid 100.

[0038]

[0034] In an embodiment, a distance between the rear wheels 114A, 114B and the vertical plane encompassing the rear wheels 114A, 114B is optimized for stability. In an embodiment, the two support struts 104A, 104B, the two support arms 106A, 106B, and the support bar 122 may be fabricated with a durable and lightweight material such as, but not limited to aluminium, carbon fibre, and the like.

[0039]

[0035] In an embodiment, the maximum distance between rear wheels 114A, 114B provides overall better stability of the user 108. Additionally, the walking aid 100 provides stability to the user 108 by implementing more load at the bottom of the walking aid 100 during standing position of the user 108. However, the present disclosure is not to be limited by the embodiments as described, since these are given by way of example only and not by way of limitation.

[0040]

[0036] FIGs. 2A-2B illustrate top views of the walking aid 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, a rearward length of the two support arms 106A, 106B is determined to prevent the rear wheels 114A, 114B from becoming a fulcrum and raising up the front wheel 112. In an embodiment, the walking aid 100 may include three wheels one front wheel 112 and two real wheels 114A, 114B, however, the walking aid 100 is not limited to a specific number of wheels.

[0041]

[0037] FIGs. 3A-3B illustrates a side view of a walking aid 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the two support arms 106A, 106B, are horizontal arms which are adapted to support the armpits of the user 108. Referring to FIGs. 3A-3B, the two support arms 106A, 106B may be adjusted to a height of the user 108, such that the arms of the user 108 is able to comfortably rest on the two support arms 106A, 106B. In an embodiment, a limited length of two support arms 106A, 106B provides comfort to armpits of the user 108 and stability to the user while walking. In an embodiment, the walking aid 100 includes a padded cantilever (402, shown in FIG. 4C) which connects each of the two support bars 106A, 106B. In an embodiment, the padded cantilever 402 includes a padded portion 302 adapted to support a head of the user 108. In an embodiment, the padded portion 302 is fabricated with a lightweight material such as foam. However, the padded portion 302 is not limited to the foam. In an embodiment, the padded portion 302 provides cushioning to the chin of the user 108.

[0042]

[0038] FIGs. 4A-4C illustrate front views 400A, 400B, and 400C of a walking aid 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the walker aid 100 may include an adjustable fastener 124. In an embodiment, the adjustable fastener 124 may be adapted to adjust horizontal distance between the two support struts 104A, 104B. In an embodiment, the padded cantilever 402 may be padded and allows the user 108 to rest user’s chin on the padded portion 302. In an embodiment, the padded cantilever 402 is adapted to support head and neck part of the user 108 facilitating the user to walk comfortably.

[0043]

[0039] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art. ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0044]

[0040] The present disclosure optimizes the positioning of support arms and rear wheels, improving overall stability and reducing the risk of falls.

[0045]

[0041] The present disclosure allows users to remain within an internal periphery of a walking aid, ensuring that the users are well-supported and secure at all times.

[0046]

[0042] The present disclosure facilitates smoother movement, especially for users with limited mobility, enabling the users to move more freely and confidently.

Claims

I Claim:

1. A walking aid (100), comprising: a frame (102); two support struts (104A and 104B) extending vertically from the frame (102), wherein each of the two support struts (104A and 104B) is adjustable; and two support arms (106A and 106B), wherein each of the two support arms (106A and 106B) is connected to each of the two support struts (104A and 104B), wherein each of the two support arms (106A and 106B) extends outward adjacent to each of the two support struts (104 A and 104B).

2. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the two support struts (104A and 104B), is adjustable corresponding to a height of a user.

3. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the two support arms (106A and 106B) is used to support an arm of the user at armpits.

4. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frame (102) comprises a first foldable bar (110A) and a second foldable bar (HOB), and wherein the first foldable bar (110A) and the second foldable bar (HOB) are attached to each of the two support struts (104A and 104B).

5. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first foldable bar (110A) is extended outwards from each of the two support struts (104A and 104B), and wherein the second foldable bar (110B) is extended diagonally relative to the extension of the first foldable bar (110A).

6. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the extension of the second foldable bar (110B) from each of the two support struts (104A and 104B) adjoin with each other at an adjoin portion (126), wherein the adjoin portion (126) comprises a front wheel (112), and wherein each of the first foldable bars (110A) comprises a rear wheel (114A and 114B) that is configured diagonally to the front wheel (112).

7. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein a length of each of the two support arms (104A and 104B) remains within a vertical plane of each of the two support struts (104A and 104B) encompassing the rear wheel (114A) through the first foldable bar (110A), and wherein the user remains within an internal periphery of the walking aid (100) while being supported on each of the one or more support arms (106A and 106B).

8. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein each of the two support struts (104A and 104B) comprises a first holding member (120A) along with a first brake (116A)configuration that connects the front wheel (112) and the rear wheel (114A and 114B) through one or more first cables (118A).

9. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein each of the two support arms (106A and 106B) comprises a second holding member (120B) along with a second brake (116B) configuration that connects the front wheel (112) and the rear wheel (114A and 114B) through one or more second cables (118B).

10. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the walking aid (100) comprises a support bar (112) coupled with two support struts (104A and 104B).

11. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the support bar (112) comprises an adjustable fastener adapted to adjust a horizontal distance between the two support struts (104A and 104B).

12. The walking aid (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the walking aid (100) comprises a padded cantilever (402) adapted to connect each of the two support bars (106A and 106B), and wherein the padded cantilever (402) comprises a padded portion (302) configured to support a head of the user.

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