FR2512668A1

FR2512668A1 - Wheeled, foldable seat for elderly or infirm person - has pair of wheeled uprights supporting pivoted front legs with hinged platform mounted between them

Info

Publication number: FR2512668A1
Application number: FR8117446A
Authority: FR
Original assignee: MATHIEU MADELEINE
Current assignee: MATHIEU MADELEINE
Priority date: 1981-09-14
Filing date: 1981-09-14
Publication date: 1983-03-18
Also published as: FR2512668B1

Abstract

The portable, collapsible seat comprises a pair of spaced upright elements which have wheels at their lower ends and are joined at their upper ends by a cross piece. A pair of curved rigid handles extend at an angle from points spaced a short distance from the tops of the uprights. A pair of legs are pivoted to the uprights and these also have wheels at their bottom ends. A hinged platform folds up flat against the legs and uprights when they are in their folded position but is supported horizontally by them when the user wishes to sit down.

Description

a présente invention concerne le matériel du type "appareil de rééducation fonctionnelle", "appareil de marche remplaçant les cannes-siège","poussette de marché."
Ce dispositif permet à un handicapé, une personne âgée, un mutilé ou une personne atteinte d'arthrose des hanches ou des genoux de marcher appuyé, de transporter une charge ou de s'asseoir à l'instant même où la fatigue se fait sentir.The present invention relates to equipment of the type "functional rehabilitation device", "walking device replacing walking sticks", "market stroller."
This device allows a disabled person, an elderly person, a disabled person or a person suffering from osteoarthritis of the hips or knees to walk supported, to carry a load or to sit down at the very moment when fatigue is felt.

Dans l'état actuel de la technique on trouve des chariots pour la rééducation fonctionnelle, des cannes-siège pour la marche, des"caddies"pour les provisions. Cette invention ici présentée associe tous les avantages de ces matériels : double appui, siège portatif, chariot pour commissions. In the current state of the art, there are trolleys for functional rehabilitation, walking sticks for walking, "shopping carts" for provisions. This invention presented here combines all the advantages of these materials: double support, portable seat, cart for commissions.

L'usager du dispositif objet de l'invention s'appuie à l'aide des poirées (1) (facultativement prolongées par des appuis-coude (2). Ces poignées sont fixées sur deux cannes en tube d'acier (3) terminées par des roues couplées. The user of the device which is the subject of the invention is supported with the aid of the handles (1) (optionally extended by elbow supports (2). These handles are fixed on two rods of steel tube (3) terminated by coupled wheels.

Cette partie de l'appareil est soutenue par deux montants (4) articulés sur les cannes en tube (3).Avec roues pivotantes.This part of the device is supported by two uprights (4) articulated on the tube rods (3). With swivel wheels.

Cet ensemble est relié par trois barres transversales (6-7-8) dont l'une (7) soutient la plateforme (5) quand l'ap- pareil est ouvert. Cette plateforme (5) est destinée à porter un panier, un sac, un paquet etc...Elle permet aussi de s'asseoir - une béquille relevable (9) est prévue pQUr supporter une personne lourde; cette béquille est maintenue relevée en marche par un aimant sur une des barres trans versables. This assembly is connected by three transverse bars (6-7-8) one of which (7) supports the platform (5) when the device is open. This platform (5) is intended to carry a basket, a bag, a package etc ... It also makes it possible to sit down - a lifting crutch (9) is provided for supporting a heavy person; this crutch is kept raised in operation by a magnet on one of the transferable bars.

t'appareil se replie par simple relèvement de la plateforme (5). Léger, il peut être transporté aisément dans une voiture, l'autobus, le métro, accompagner l'usager partout : visites touristiques, musées, promenades dans la campagne, magasins, marché etc... t'invalide pourra marcher avec un double appui, s'asseoir s'il doit attendre dans une file, transporter ses paquets. Grâne à la présente invention beaucoup de personnes âgées, aux jambes faibles, bien des invalides se sentiront plus indépendants, plus intégré à la vie normale. the device folds up by simply raising the platform (5). Lightweight, it can be easily transported in a car, bus, subway, accompany the user everywhere: tourist visits, museums, walks in the countryside, shops, market etc ... the disabled can walk with a double support , sit down if he has to wait in a queue, carry his packages. In the present invention, many elderly people with weak legs and many invalids will feel more independent and more integrated into normal life.

Sur le plan de la rééducation fonctionnelle, le fait de pouvoir se déplacer sans peine permettra de ne pas perdre la force des muscles. Te dos est maintenu bien droit, l'exercice n'est plus une contrainte. In terms of functional rehabilitation, being able to move without difficulty will not lose muscle strength. Your back is kept straight, exercise is no longer a constraint.

Le prototype du dispositif objet de l'invention a été construit et essayé par l'inventeur atteinte d'une très 7rave arthrose des deux hanches, invalide à 80%. n donne toute satisfaction. The prototype of the device which is the subject of the invention was built and tested by the inventor suffering from very severe arthritis of the two hips, 80% invalid. n gives full satisfaction.

Cet appareil pourrait être réalisé dans un atelier qui occuperait plusieurs personnes. Les débouchés de vente seraient nombreux : accidentés infirmes, pernnes âgées... This device could be produced in a workshop which would employ several people. There are many sales outlets: disabled accident victims, elderly victims ...

et même personnes voulant s'en servir pour éviter la fatigue. and even people who want to use it to avoid fatigue.

Claims

I) - Device allowing an elderly person or suffering from arthritis of the hips to walk supported, to carry a load and to sit down when he feels the ur @ ence. Characterized in that it is made up of two rods (3) connected together by a bar (6) so as to form only one part and terminated by coupled wheels. These rods (3) are fitted with sturdy grips and removable grips (I) which can be extended by elbow supports (2). These rods (3) are underground at the rear by two uprights (4), terminated by swivel cast wheels. A platform (5) brings together the rods (3) and the uprights (4) when it is raised and allows the device to be folded.

2) - Device according to claim I, characterized e @ that the uprights (4) are articulated on the connes (3).

3) - Device according to claim I, characterized in that the platform is articulated on the cane @ (3) at the front and on the uprights (4) at the rear.

4) - Device according to claim I characterized in that the platform (5) consists of a bent tube form the three sides of a rectangle for gli @@ er a metal basket and thus transform the device into a caddy Steps.

5) - Device according to claim I caractZrisd in that a bar (7) in lighter tube maintains the spacing between the rods (3) and supports the platform (5) when the device is open.

6) - Device according to reve @ dication I c @ r @ ctéris @ in that a bar (8) maintains the spacing between the uprights (4).

7) - Device according to reverdication I characterized in that a stand (9) articulated on the bar (7) strengthens the device to allow a very strong person to sit. This head is held by a magnet on the bar (@).

8) - Device according to claim I characterized in that the device is constructed of stainless steel tube.