912 results about "Crutch" patented technology

The invention discloses a lower limb exoskeleton rehabilitation robot in the technical field of medical equipment. The lower limb exoskeleton rehabilitation robot comprises an ankle joint motion module, a knee joint motion module, a hip joint motion module, a hip and support module and a crutch module, wherein one end of the knee joint motion module is connected with the ankle joint motion module, and the other end of the knee joint motion module is connected with the hip joint motion module; the hip and support module is connected with the hip joint motion module; and the crutch module is independent of an exoskeleton body. The lower limb exoskeleton rehabilitation robot can help patients who suffer from paraplegia stand up and walk, and the bend and stretch motion of a knee joint and a hip joint is controlled by collecting contact information of a crutch and the ground so as to help the patients to stride; and an oppositely-pulled spring of the knee joint can help to reduce impact from the ground, so that patients can walk comfortably, and the efficiency of rehabilitation training is improved.

The Breakaway Leg Sling is provided for use with a walker or crutches and suspends a single leg in a below-the-knee cast, shoe, or bandaged foot in a rearward, elevated position and assists the patient with weight avoidance on the suspended leg. The apparatus is prepared for use from a safe sitting position, and the leg is placed into its suspended position during the natural motion of standing. If needed, the apparatus includes a breakaway safety fastener that disengages at an effective, pre-determined force using the muscles of the suspended leg thereby providing the patient with immediate use of the suspended leg to regain balance and prevent a potential fall. If disengaged, the safety fastener is easily restored to operational use. The Breakaway Leg Sling is comprised of a torso harness device, a detachable foot cradle device, a load strap used to engage the torso harness to the foot cradle device, and the breakaway safety fastener incorporated into the length of the load strap. The foot cradle device may be left on the foot for extended periods of time without hampering the patient's comfort thereby leaving the foot cradle anchor in a ready-to-connect position. If desired, the foot cradle device may be removed for bathing or other purposes, and the foot cradle device will retain its custom size thus saving the patient time and effort when replacing the foot cradle device on the foot or cast.

An orthesis system includes an exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user and a separate support device in the form of crutches, a walker or a cane. Preferably, the exoskeleton includes leg supports, an exoskeleton trunk, and actuators to provide for movement of the exoskeleton. The support device includes at least one support handle and a signal generator coupled to the support handle configured to generate and send a user command signal to an exoskeleton controller when activated by the user. The user command signal causes the exoskeleton controller to shift the exoskeleton between a first operational state and a second operational state. Optionally, a signal generator separate from the support device may be utilized to control the exoskeleton. Operational states of the exoskeleton include Walking, Standing, Seated, Sitting, Down and Standing Up states. User command signals can include a combination of distinct main, walking, or stopping signals.

A system method and device, the system including a gait device for facilitating a gait of a person over a surface and one or a plurality of crutches to provide support over the surface the gait device, each of said one or a plurality of crutches including a locomotion facilitator to enhance locomotion of that crutch over the surface and a mechanism to modify the locomotion of that crutch over the surface.

A walker is provided with a first side frame including a telescopic forward leg, a telescopic rearward leg, and a top arm having one end integrally formed with the forward leg and the other end joined to the rearward leg; a second side frame including a telescopic forward leg, a telescopic rearward leg, and a top arm having one end integrally formed with the forward leg and the other end joined to the rearward leg; a front frame releasably secured to both the first and second side frames; and first and second crutch sections releasably secured to the first and second side frames respectively.

A mobility assistance apparatus for use by a person as a walking aid, e.g. a cane, crutch, or walker, improves the mobility of the person by providing a loading response shock absorption which stores energy and releases the energy to generate propulsive force to aid mobility. A device of the apparatus for ground engagement has a monolithically formed extrusion with foot, ankle and shank portions with improved spring rate gain. An upwardly extending, vertical load bearing support of the apparatus is connected to the device and flexes to absorb shock and store energy and then release it in ambulation to aid mobility. A set of various terrain foot slipper socks with different distal surface configurations for ice, snow and mud can be selectively used on the foot to enhance safety.

The forearm handle for the disabled is a device that allows a user to do many tasks with one arm that normally require two arms, such as raking, sweeping, or shoveling, while at the same time greatly reducing the stress placed on the wrist. The forearm handle is a frame that fits over either the right or left forearm of a user. The frame has two brackets extending along the sides of a user's forearm. At the elbow end of the frame the brackets are connected by a first pivoting U-shaped member. At the hand end of the frame the brackets are connected by a D-shaped handle having a grip and a socket. A second pivoting U-shaped member, an elastic strap, and a hook and loop fastener strap are further placed between the brackets to provide additional support. The socket on the D-shaped handle is adapted for the attachment of brooms, sporting accessories, a crutch, or the like.

An ergonomically enhanced crutch that has a unitary upright member that is readily manufacturable and which has a upper section and a lower section that are generally straight sections. An intermediate section forms an indentation and a handle extends from the indentation outwardly for gripping by the patent. The crutch also includes an upper arm cradle that is affixed to the unitary upright member in a telescoping manner and its location is adjustable by the user to a comfortable position. Similarly, a bottom member is telescopingly affixed to the lower section and can be adjusted along the length of the lower section for the convenience and comfort of the patient. The upper arm cradle thus is angularly inclined upwardly in the direction the patient is facing to provide added comfort for the patient. The overall crutch adapts ergonomically to the needs and comfort of the patient and is adjustable by the user for that comfort yet is readily and inexpensive to manufacture through the use, where possible, of standard components.

An ergonomic crutch comprising an armpit pad assembly, a top tube, a middle tube, a bottom tube, a hand grip, a shock absorber, and a footpad assembly. The armpit pad assembly comprises an armpit pad and means for allowing the armpit pad to tilt vertically and swivel horizontally. In an alternate embodiment, the crutch does not have a shock absorber.

A crutch for assisting a user to walk includes a leg platform configured to support a portion of a leg of the user, and a ground contact having a weight supporting medial contact region that is disposed higher than a weight supporting lateral contact region. An optional strap on the leg platform can be used to maintain the leg in a forward position. An optional thigh saddle can be used to help prevent lateral movement of the user's upper thigh with respect to the crutch. An optional front facing handle can assist new users in learning to use the crutch.

The present invention is a combination walker and wheelchair which enables a person with back problems and other physical disabilities to walk from one location to another without assistance from a third person with correct walking posture and arm movement, thereby allowing long walks versus crutches of current design and also enables the person to comfortably sit in the chair in spite of the person's back pains. The ergonomically friendly design includes a high level transverse bar which enables the invention to be pushed by a person's hands, arms and chest or enables the person to lean against the invention; a foldable main structural frame; a detachable back support and seat; and rotatable wide armrests made with compressive materials thereby allowing the chair structure the maximum width to get through standard doors and still have even wider comfortable armrests. Therefore, the present invention can be used as a walker, a wheelchair, a transportation chair, a golf trolley, and a spectator chair.

A method for upgrading a crutch, comprising the steps of providing a crutch having a leg, a first saddle, a first handle and a first foot; providing a second saddle different from the first saddle; removing the first saddle from the leg; and attaching the second saddle to the leg, wherein the first saddle has an upper surface that is symmetric about two planes and wherein the second saddle has an upper surface that is symmetric about only one plane, and certain crutches to use therewith.

The invention discloses a blind guiding system based on an electronic blind crutch and a non-concave-convex blind track. The blind guiding system comprises the electronic blind crutch and the non-concave-convex blind track arranged on a sidewalk, wherein the electronic blind crutch comprises a camera shooting unit, a processing unit and a prompt unit; the non-concave-convex surface of the non-concave-convex blind track is provided with a blind guiding mark comprising bar patterns and dot patterns; the camera shooting unit is used for acquiring the blind guiding mark; the processing unit is used for generating blind guiding prompt information used for guiding blind people by analyzing the blind guiding mark; the prompt unit is used for realizing blinding guiding by voice frequency prompt or vibration prompt. According to the blind guiding system, the electronic blind crutch provided with a machine vision system is used for replacing the existing blind foot touch system and recognizing the blind track, so that the concave-convex part of the blind track can be removed, and diversified blind guiding services can be provided.

The invention relates to an intelligent blind guiding device and a blind guiding crutch provided with the same. A central processing unit obtains a user location according to a positioning module, obtains destination information through a voice input module, then determines an optimal walking trip route through a path planning module, and plays navigation information through a voice prompt module; and road condition information is analyzed in real time during navigation with the combination of a data storage unit, an image acquisition module and road condition analysis module, and prompt information is played in real time through the voice prompt module to guide a user to travel. The intelligent blind guiding device is integrally arranged on the blind guiding crutch, hats and other articles for daily use, thereby being able to make accurate detection and reasonable evaluation of traffic signals, obstacles, potholes, pedestrians, vehicles and the like, provide timely and reasonable voice prompts for the user, provide convenience for travels of special population fields especially for the blind and the elderly, and achieve precise positioning, path navigation, traffic detection and voice prompt functions, so that the intelligent blind guiding device has a wide popularization significance.

A heated handle construction for integration within an umbrella, cane, walker, crutches, wheelchair, snow shovel, baby stroller, golf club, hockey stick, animal lead/leash, knitting needle and crochet hook is provided having an integral stem portion constructed with a handle portion, a central shaft, and a bearing member. The handle has an outer show surface and is composed of a thermally insulating material, wound with wrapped flexible heating tape or strip, and connected through an on-off switch to a plurality of batteries present in a hollow cavity of the central shaft. Optionally, a thermally insulating foam tape is inserted between the heating element and the thermally insulating handle. An infrared reflector placed below the heating element directs heat to the user's hand. The heating element raises the temperature of the handle, radiating heat to the hand of the user, thereby providing a comfortable grip during use in wintry weather.