JP2004105396A - Walker with saddle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow even a person largely disabled for legs and loins to further safely and easily use a walker for going to and from a dining room and a toilet so as to be further safely usable for a long distance over a longer time with a further reduced burden by improving a conventional walker. <P>SOLUTION: A saddle 4 is installed in the conventional walker by a proper support method, and a handrail 6 with a car stopping mechanism is attached to a lower position so that a user can further safely stand up, sits down and move with a further reduced burden to thereby allow training and a stroll over a longer time by enhancing the possibility of using the walker by the person highly disabled for legs and loins so that a utilization factor can be enhanced as necessaries in daily life. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a structure of a walker that enables a person with a large degree of inconvenience in legs and legs to easily and safely go to a toilet alone, and enables long-time walking and rest during walking.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The use of a walker is very superior to a wheelchair in that a person with physical disabilities can stand up from a sitting position and start walking forward, while approaching backward and sitting backwards. I have. However, with a conventional walker, only the arms placed on the elbow pads support the body while walking, and when they are tired with their legs and hips, they must find a place to sit and rest. In addition, it is generally difficult for people with a great degree of inconvenience in their legs and legs to use a wheelchair. Further, since conventional walkers do not have a function of stopping a car, there is a problem in safety when standing up or sitting.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Development of a walker that enables people with physical disabilities who have a large degree of physical inconvenience to easily and safely return to and out of the bathroom and dining room by themselves, and to take long walks with less fatigue. There is a change in the idea that walkers are not considered as tools for rehabilitation training, but as tools to make everyday life easier.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to enhance the function of the walker as a tool to facilitate the daily life of the handicapped, the following improvement measures have been devised. In the conventional walker, the body was supported by the arm placed on the elbow pad, but by adding the saddle at the appropriate position, most of the body weight can be supported by the saddle, reducing fatigue and prolonged Enables a walk. The attachment position and direction of the saddle can be adjusted, and the support method is modified. In some cases, it may be necessary to lower the height of the entire walker including the saddle so that the rider can sit on the saddle in addition to the standing position so that the rider can easily get on and off. In addition, handrails are provided on the left and right sides at a height of 50 to 60 cm lower than the elbow pad so that it can be safely and comfortably stood up and lowered from the state of sitting on a bed etc., and force is applied to this handrail from above In addition, the function of vertically movable legs pressing the floor to completely stop the walker is provided.
[0005]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a bird's-eye view of a walker with a saddle. The saddle uses a supporting method that allows various shapes to be exchanged and that can be changed in mounting position and height. When the saddle is not used, it is more preferable that the saddle can be turned out of the way.
[0006]
When standing up or sitting down from a sitting position, it is convenient to have handrails on both sides that support the weight below the elbow pad. This handrail can also be used, for example, when correcting the position of the buttocks sitting on the toilet seat.
[0007]
However, it is extremely dangerous if the car moves in the middle of the waist. For this reason, when the handrail is pressed, a function is provided to prevent the vehicle from moving when the movable leg hits the floor.
[0008]
If the purpose of using the walker is to take a walk, remove it from rehabilitation, and use it to return to the dining room or toilet, make the height of the elbow pad lower than the bottom of the table, and at the same time lower the saddle height The vessel is convenient. In this case, the total weight during walking is stored in the saddle. The car stop function may be provided on a part of the elbow pad.
【Example】
[0009]
The shape of the saddle makes it possible to select and use it according to the purpose of use and the preference of the user. If a thin saddle is used, walking training can be performed almost without being conscious of the saddle, and a long saddle can be used if a wide saddle is used.
[0010]
The saddle position, height, etc. can also be adjusted as necessary. The saddle is supported with elasticity rather than completely fixedly supported, and the one that can change direction back and forth and right and left with each walking is less likely to cause a crotch shift or the like. Specifically, since various methods can be considered, the supporting method is not specified here.
[0011]
If a new handrail is used when standing up or sitting down, the whole walker will feel heavy. Here, an example is shown in which the folding pipe is shared as a handrail.
【The invention's effect】
[0012]
The greatest effect occurs when the sick or handicapped who needed assistance to go to the toilet can use the walker with a saddle to help themselves.
[0013]
A walker with a saddle makes it easy for a sick person who has difficulty walking to go to a cafeteria or a restroom, and can significantly reduce a fall accident or the like as compared with a case of using a wheelchair.
[0014]
By attaching the saddle, part or all of the weight can be left in the saddle, and fatigue can be reduced. Also, when tired, it is possible to rest the entire weight on the saddle and enjoy the view.
[0015]
By mounting the handrail with the function of stopping the car at a low position, it is possible to raise and lower the waist and to get on and off the saddle safely and easily.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a bird's-eye view of a walker with a saddle.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) Elbow pad (2) Walker leg pipe (3) Caster (4) Saddle (5) Saddle support pipe (6) Handrail (7) Stop leg

Claims (2)

A walker with a saddle added to the conventional type with an appropriate support mechanism. A walker with a handrail or handle that has the function of stopping the car.

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