Pivoting Support Handle With Locking Positions for Mobility Assistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobility assistance devices lack versatility and stability when assisting individuals in moving around and positioning themselves from beds, chairs, and other furniture, particularly in varying environments and user needs.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mounted mobility assistance device with adjustable mounting brackets, a dual-support structure, and a pivotable handle with locking mechanism, allowing for multiple positions and height adjustments to provide stable support and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mobility assistance device is used, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different environments and user needs is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed to pivot about the support rod, transitioning from a fixed position to a movable one. This dynamic configuration allows the handle to adapt to different user positions and environments while maintaining structural simplicity through the pivot mechanism rather than multiple adjustable components
Solution Approach 2:
The mobility assistance device incorporates multiple functions: the handle serves as both a support structure and a pivotable element for different positions; the device can be used in various environments (beds, chairs, toilets) without reconfiguration. This multi-functionality achieves adaptability without proportionally increasing device complexity
2Ease of operation
If a non-pivoting handle is used, then the device is stable, but the ease of operation for positioning is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The handle pivots about the support rod during positioning operations, then can be locked or maintained in position during use. This dynamic-static transition allows easy repositioning when needed while providing stability during actual support operations
Solution Approach 2:
The handle's pivot mechanism allows users to easily reposition it without requiring tools or complex adjustments. The handle serves itself by being inherently adjustable through its pivot connection, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms while maintaining operational stability
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single-position support device is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the versatility for different activities is limited
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of manufacturing multiple fixed-position devices, a single device with a pivotable handle is manufactured. The pivot mechanism allows one device to serve multiple positions and activities, reducing manufacturing variety while increasing versatility through operational flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The single-position support device is enhanced with a pivotable handle that enables multiple functions (different support angles, positions for various activities) without requiring multiple separate devices. This achieves versatility through design flexibility rather than manufacturing multiple variants
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AI summary
A mobility assistance device for providing support to a user is disclosed. The mobility assistance device may include a handle having a plurality of rungs to be grasped by a user. The handle may be pivoted to various support positions as desired.