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- walking aids for handicapped persons consisting of a mobile frame and with a vertically mounted on this frame column known, which can be fixed to the column, for example.
- Such walking aids should, for example, support children with movement disorders dynamically when standing or during walking movements.
- Disabilities of the present kind are usually characterized by disorders of the nervous and muscular system in the area of voluntary movement coordination.
- a feature of the walking aids provided for this is that the handicapped person is at least temporarily connected to the walker, which is achieved, for example, by means of straps or straps.
- the existing walking aids have the disadvantage that the handicapped person is dependent on the help of third parties to be releasably fixed with the walker and untied again from the walker.
- the on-and-off of the device is often so complex that the use of the same is avoided at an early stage, which adversely affects the desired therapeutic result.
- the devices are sometimes mechanically so complex that adults need to be trained on their use.
- the arrangement of the column on the frame to which the person, as shown, by means of bands or bspw. secured by a safety frame prevents natural movement while walking.
- auxiliary lift intended to assist lifting, standing and walking (ALSW) to a physically limited or handicapped person, especially elderly persons.
- the auxiliary lift consists of a chassis with two tilt-mounted lift fork arms.
- the person is a whole-body harness created, which is connectable in the shoulder area with the ends of the lift fork arms.
- the auxiliary lift has a hydraulic lifting device, by means of which the fork arms are raised until the person stands upright in the harness. In upright posture, the two coupling points of the harness are approximately in the neck area, so not in the eye of the person.
- document GB 2231500 A discloses an orthosis supporting walking of a person having a chassis having a stirrup-like support frame to which a harness can be releasably coupled, the harness being applied to fixation points in the chest, hips, thighs, lower legs and feet of the person, and the coupling between the harness and holding frame on the armpit height of the person takes place.
- the coupling is arranged behind the person.
- a vertically movable coupling is provided to influence the walking motion.
- the object of the present invention to propose a walker, which does not have the disadvantages of the prior art.
- the autonomous operation of the walker should be made possible by the handicapped person and the support of the person when walking be improved.
- the walker for guiding a handicapped person at step triggering and / or when walking comprises a two front wheels and at least one rear wheel exhibiting chassis, that the walker comprises a vertically mounted on the chassis securing arrangement that the walker a Retaining arrangement which is releasably connected to the securing arrangement by means of a coupling device, wherein the person is held on the walker by means of the holding arrangement, wherein the holding arrangement defines an approximately vertical center plane between the front wheels and the rear wheel, wherein the coupling means for fastening the holding arrangement to the securing arrangement is arranged between the median plane and the front wheels.
- the coupling device is located approximately centrally between the front wheels and the rear wheel, so that the person with impaired mobility has the coupling device in its viewing area.
- the walking aid has means for supporting and / or guiding the legs during step triggering and / or while walking the person, which are releasably connected to the holding arrangement and arranged movably on the chassis.
- US 7150722 B1 is a walking aid for guiding a handicapped person known.
- the person is here by means of a multi-part holding arrangement rear-mounted vertically attached to a crane device and thus held rigid.
- the main focus of the device is on a simple handling of the device by operating personnel and / or therapists due to the crane device of the rigid device and a gang-supporting device which consists of several strings and a rigid frame which holds the patient.
- the person sitting first on a removable seat centered between the front and rear wheels with the back leaning on the rigid device to then by the required operators and / or therapists described the consisting of several non-interconnected items holding arrangement around the chest area to the hip area and to be put on your knees and shoes.
- This holding arrangement is then attached to at least two coupling points on the rigid securing device, consisting of the rigid device and the crane by means of fastening elements which are fixable on the rigid device and in the vertical direction at a distance adaptable to each other. Due to the crane device and the form of the patient's rigid connection, this device proves particularly advantageous in heavy or non-cooperative patients, as the application explicitly emphasizes.
- ventral connection between the securing arrangement and the holding device arranged at the stomach of the person considerably facilitates the handling of the walking aid.
- the handicapped person can fix in the sitting position the securing arrangement on hips, legs, shoes and / or chest in advance.
- the person can even get up independently depending on the state of health and connect the fuse arrangement with the holding arrangement. Since the holding arrangement is in the field of vision of the person, the situation for the person is surveyable. Coupling the fuse arrangement is thus possible without third party.
- Another advantage of the invention is that, compared to the prior art, the person does not have to be laid on the ground in advance to connect the person to the securing arrangement.
- An additional advantage of the invention is that the person does not have to be picked up by a third party from the ground, which, for example, at a body weight of about 30 kg already requires considerable effort. It is therefore advantageous that the handicapped person can use the walker independently by the holding arrangement of the walker can independently on and off, for example. From the sitting out. As a result, an independent entry or exit, from sitting to standing and from standing to sitting is possible. The easy handling is supported by the horizontally coupled coupling mechanism.
- a further advantage of the invention is that therapeutic movement sequences can be carried out independently by the use of the walking aid according to the invention for the handicapped person.
- Another advantage of the invention is the controlled guidance of the legs.
- the hip is fixed to the support structure and the legs are movable by means of a reciprocal, interactive cable system in an alternating gait pattern.
- This movement pattern supports the fully stressful step, with full weight of the legs with your own body weight, the guidance of the legs and feet is obtained. Walking is initiated by the disabled person's own power but controlled by the walker.
- the front-mounted spring system helps trigger acceleration when walking by shifting the center of gravity forward. As a result, your own remaining often low muscle power is used with ease to walk, with the full body load always acts on the feet or shoes. It follows that the step triggering with inherent force leads to a forward movement.
- the coupling device is realized with a coupling pin or pin formed integrally on the retaining arrangement, which can be detachably inserted into a bore formed on the securing arrangement.
- the chassis comprises a frame part on which a rocker is movably arranged with a free end that the rocker is connected to a arranged on the frame part movable strut, wherein at the free end of the rocker a cross member for receiving the two front wheels is realized.
- the chassis has a front axle on which the wheels are arranged. Since during movement at times a weight shift takes place in the direction of the front axle, wheels, wheel axle and chassis must be adjusted so that lateral tilting of the person is prevented as possible.
- the wheels are preferably as far as possible spaced apart to ensure a secure footing.
- the rear axle has two spaced-apart wheels. However, it is also a variant with a centrally arranged rear wheel realized.
- a coupling device is provided, by means of which the Miefernbare attachment of the holding arrangement is realized on the fuse arrangement.
- the coupling device is always in their field of vision and easily accessible.
- the coupling mechanism is realized, for example, by a snap-in element which allows the holding arrangement to snap onto the securing arrangement.
- the securing of the closure is additionally secured by a split pin or bolt to prevent accidental release.
- a locking device may be used which comprises a bolt and a slider. By a lever for releasing the snap device, the connection can be released again.
- the chassis comprises a frame part and a rocker with a free end, wherein the rocker is connected to a strut, wherein at the free end of the rocker a cross member for receiving two front wheels is realized.
- the holding arrangement comprises at least one hip frame which can be removably connected to the person and / or removably connectable leg splints and / or a removably connectable upper body fixation and / or removably connectable shoes, by means of which the person can be guided while walking.
- the coupling device is arranged in the chest area of the person on the holding arrangement.
- the hip frame consists of a rigid part and a movable, flexible part, for example a strap, wherein both parts together enclose the hips of the person.
- a fixation part is also provided, which is connected via a linkage on the right and left side of the person with the hip frame.
- On the hip frame further linkage are arranged laterally, to which the legs are connected via straps.
- the poles are flexibly connected to each other via joints, so that the poles can follow the movements of the legs or support the movements.
- the movements of the legs can be assisted by making a strap or strap with the poles approximately in the Knee area is connected, wherein the band is banged on the chassis, for example. Through an eyelet. If, for example, one leg is pushed forward, the band pulls the other leg backwards at the same time.
- a band can also be mounted in the field of shoes and is connectable to the chassis.
- the chassis comprises at least three wheels attached thereto, wherein at least two front wheels and at least one rear wheel are provided.
- the chassis comprises four wheels attached thereto, wherein at least two front wheels and at least two rear wheels are provided.
- An advantage of the invention is that the distance between the two rear wheels or the distance between the two front wheels is adaptable to the needs of the person.
- the two rear wheels are spaced closer than the front two wheels.
- each front wheel is rotatably mounted in a rotatable fork.
- the fuse assembly is remotely mounted on the chassis.
- An advantage of the invention is that the securing arrangement or the mast can be released from the chassis. This increases the mobility of the walker, for example, if you want to be transported with a vehicle in the trunk.
- the mast is preferably inserted into the chassis and secured by securing means, for example. A screw or a split pin.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the designated with reference numeral 1 mobile walker for guiding a handicapped person 9.
- the walker 1 has a chassis 11. Perpendicular to the chassis a fuse assembly 13 is mounted on this. This can be remotely attached. It is also designed height adjustable. Usually, the fuse assembly 13 is designed to be height adjustable. In other words - the person is behind the fuse arrangement, so that the belly of the fuse arrangement is turned.
- a retaining arrangement 12 for holding and securing the person 9 to the walking aid 1 is again detachably attached to the securing arrangement 13.
- the holding arrangement 12 is detachably connected by means of a coupling or coupling device 14 with the holding arrangement. This creates a coupling point or transition.
- the holding arrangement must be extended and adapted to the growth of a child, which is achieved by the height adjustment of the holding arrangement.
- the fuse arrangement 13 is arranged in front of the person 9, that is, ventrally. This makes the handling of the walker considerably facilitates, because the coupling means 14 for connection of the holding arrangement 12 with the securing arrangement 13 is located in front of the person 9.
- the holding arrangement connected to the securing arrangement also defines a median plane M, which runs approximately vertically, ie perpendicular to the surface, to the ground or to the terrain and is arranged between the front and rear wheels.
- the clutch 14 is disposed between this center plane M and the front wheels.
- the clutch 14 is easily accessible.
- Reference numeral 110 denotes the front wheels.
- front wheels are used, which are also rotatably mounted about their vertical axis.
- the front wheels 110 are usually rotatable by 360 ° about the vertical axis.
- the rear wheels 111 are arranged on an axle or a transverse element 115 and can be blocked, for example, via a brake linkage 117.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the walker 1.
- the reference numeral 110 the front wheels and 111, the rear wheels.
- the reference numeral 117 denotes the brake linkage, which is mounted pivotably about an axis and by spring means between two positions, a braking position and a freewheeling position, can be pivoted.
- FIG. 3 shows a simplified view of the walker from behind.
- the rear wheels 111 preferably have a narrower wheelbase than the front wheels 110.
- the wheelbase between the rear wheels can be realized smaller or larger as needed. The wider the wheelbase, the more stable the walker 1 is positioned on the lower surface.
- Reference numeral 120 denotes a cross member.
- Each front wheel 110 is on a fork 1101 held and rotatable about the vertical.
- the fork in turn is attached to the cross member 116, so that the fork is freely rotatable.
- the cross member 115 is arranged on the chassis and provided for receiving the rear wheels 111.
- FIG. 4 11 illustrates a detailed view of the coupling mechanism 14 between the securing arrangement 13 and the holding arrangement 12 of the walker 1.
- FIG. 4 shows the coupling mechanism or the coupling in the connected position.
- the holding arrangement 12 has a transverse element 120, which serves as a strut or cross strut, wherein at its outer two ends in each case a hip frame 15 is arranged, to which in turn leg splints 16 and ⁇ berWorkfixation 17 are connected.
- the cross brace 120 has in its center a coupling pin or coupling pin 121. This bolt is adapted to be inserted into a bore 131 on the fuse assembly 13.
- the securing arrangement is preferably designed as a mast or pillar and is connected to the chassis. If the bolt 121 is inserted in the bore 131, it is secured by a securing bolt or securing pin 133, so that the bolt 121 does not come loose on its own.
- the securing pin is provided with a handle 134.
- the bolt 121 may protrude from the bore 131, so that the free end can be temporarily secured additionally with a split pin or pin.
- FIG. 5 shows the same coupling mechanism 14 in the released position.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic representation of the displacement of the body center of gravity. If, for example, the person 9 moves one leg forward, the center of gravity shifts over the chassis forward. Since the person 9 is connected to the holding arrangement 12, the weight shift causes the spring to be compressed, as indicated by the torso of the person designated by reference numeral 9 'in dashed line. It has been shown that the ergonomic design of the walker supports the natural body movement. The walker 1 allows a coordinated shift of body weight on the legs and feet. The handicapped person experiences a balanced movement. The angle ⁇ shows by way of example how the holding arrangement of the walking aid 1 can be moved as a function of the load. Further illustrated FIG. 6 a hip frame 15 of the holding arrangement 12, which is connected approximately at waist height with the person 9, for example.
- FIG. 6 a leg rail 16 of the holding arrangement 12, on which the left leg shown here can be fixed. Not shown or hidden is the leg splint 16 for the right leg.
- the shoe 91 may be detachably or permanently connected to the support structure 12.
- the reference symbol M shows in simplified form the approximately vertically extending center plane, which is defined by the holding arrangement 12.
- FIGS. 7a to 7c show the basic sequence in the operation of a step of the handicapped person, wherein the step operation of the person is supported by two attached to the legs bands or ropes 160,162 of the walker 1.
- Each cable 160 has two free ends 1601, each cable end being connected to the holder assembly 12, also called a hanger or rack.
- Each cable is accordingly passed through a Seilumlenksch so that two cable sections from one end of the rope to the Seilumlenksch and from this result to the other end of the rope. If one cable section is lengthened, the other cable section shortens accordingly since the length of the cable remains constant. This reciprocal or reciprocal behavior can be used to influence the shape of walking or the movement pattern.
- the interaction of the two ropes has the success that the legs are actively guided in a step operation.
- the Seilumlenkstoff is preferably designed as an eyelet or pulley and connected to the chassis.
- the Seilumlenkstoff can be arranged elevated on a column.
- FIGS. 8a to 8c show the compression or decompression of the spring in the front area of the walker at the in Fig. 7a to 7c shown stepping action due to displacement of the body of the person.
- FIGS. 9a to 9c show in a side view of the walker the in Fig. 7a to 7c illustrated step operation of the person.
- the right foot achieved that the strut 112 compressed and thereby takes place according to an even stronger load on the left leg, whereupon adjusts a pulling force on the right leg on the two cables.
- shifting the center of gravity forward - for example, by dropping forward - so a step is triggered.
- the loaded right leg remains on the ground, while the walker 1 and thus also move the left leg forward.
- the just described step activation works for both the left and right legs.
- two cables are always used consisting of two separate pieces of rope.
- the one cable 160 is arranged to be movable on the cable deflection means 161 fastened in the region of the at least one rear wheel 111.
- the other cable section 162 is looped through by a deflection means 163 arranged in the region of the front wheels 110.
- FIG. 10 Illustrates in a detailed representation of another embodiment variant of the suspension of the inventive walker 1.
- the chassis 11 has a slide-like device in the region of the front axle.
- the device has a carriage 1140, which is preferably mounted on two rods 1141 sliding back and forth.
- the carriage is preferably held with a spring in a first position. Shift that handicapped person their body weight now forward, so the spring is compressed, the slide moves in the direction of a second position. By this displacement, a lowering of the holding arrangement, whereby the person gains more grip.
- the coupling device 14 is thus mounted movable relative to the chassis 11.
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Gehhilfe zur Führung einer gehbehinderten Person gemäss dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs 1.Walking aid for guiding a handicapped person according to the preamble of
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Gehhilfen für gehbehinderte Personen, bestehend aus einem fahrbaren Rahmengestell und mit einer senkrecht auf diesem Gestell montierten Säule bekannt, wobei an der Säule bspw. mittels Bändern die Person fixiert werden kann. Derartige Gehhilfen sollen bspw. Kinder mit Bewegungsstörungen dynamisch beim Stehen oder bei Gehbewegungen unterstützten. Behinderungen der vorliegenden Art sind meist charakterisiert durch Störungen des Nerven- und Muskelsystems im Bereich der willkürlichen Bewegungskoordination. Ein Merkmal der dafür vorgesehenen Gehhilfen ist, dass die gehbehinderte Person mindestens vorübergehend mit der Gehhilfe verbunden wird, was bspw. mittels Fixierbändern oder -gurten erreicht wird. Die bestehenden Gehhilfen haben jedoch den Nachteil, dass die gehbehinderte Person auf die Hilfe von Drittpersonen angewiesen ist, um mit der Gehhilfe lösbar fixiert und wieder von der Gehhilfe losgebunden zu werden. Das An- und Ablegen des Geräts gestaltet sich oft so aufwändig, dass frühzeitig von der Benutzung desselben abgesehen wird, was sich nachteilig auf das angestrebte therapeutische Ergebnis auswirkt. Die Vorrichtungen sind teilweise mechanisch so komplex, dass Erwachsene auf deren Anwendung geschult werden müssen. Die Anordnung der Säule am Rahmengestell, an welche die Person, wie gezeigt, mittels Bändern oder auch bspw. mittels einem Sicherungsgestell befestigt wird, verhindert einen natürlichen Bewegungsablauf beim Gehen.From the state of the art walking aids for handicapped persons, consisting of a mobile frame and with a vertically mounted on this frame column known, which can be fixed to the column, for example. By means of bands, the person. Such walking aids should, for example, support children with movement disorders dynamically when standing or during walking movements. Disabilities of the present kind are usually characterized by disorders of the nervous and muscular system in the area of voluntary movement coordination. A feature of the walking aids provided for this is that the handicapped person is at least temporarily connected to the walker, which is achieved, for example, by means of straps or straps. However, the existing walking aids have the disadvantage that the handicapped person is dependent on the help of third parties to be releasably fixed with the walker and untied again from the walker. The on-and-off of the device is often so complex that the use of the same is avoided at an early stage, which adversely affects the desired therapeutic result. The devices are sometimes mechanically so complex that adults need to be trained on their use. The arrangement of the column on the frame to which the person, as shown, by means of bands or bspw. secured by a safety frame prevents natural movement while walking.
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Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Gehhilfe vorzuschlagen, welche die Nachteile des Stands der Technik nicht aufweist. Insbesondere soll die selbständige Bedienbarkeit der Gehhilfe durch die gehbehinderte Person ermöglicht und die Unterstützung der Person beim Gehen verbessert werden.It is therefore the object of the present invention to propose a walker, which does not have the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, the autonomous operation of the walker should be made possible by the handicapped person and the support of the person when walking be improved.
Die Ziele der Erfindung werden insbesondere dadurch erreicht, dass die Gehhilfe zur Führung einer gehbehinderten Person bei Schrittauslösung und/oder beim Gehen ein zwei Vorderräder und mindestens ein Hinterrad aufweisendes Fahrgestell umfasst, dass die Gehhilfe eine senkrecht am Fahrgestell montierte Sicherungsanordnung umfasst, dass die Gehhilfe eine Halteanordnung umfasst, welche an der Sicherungsanordnung mittels einer Kopplungseinrichtung lösbar verbunden ist, wobei die Person an der Gehhilfe mittels der Halteanordnung gehalten ist, wobei die Halteanordnung eine annähernd vertikal verlaufende Mittelebene zwischen den Vorderrädern und dem Hinterrad definiert, wobei die Kopplungseinrichtung zur Befestigung der Halteanordnung an der Sicherungsanordnung zwischen der Mittelebene und den Vorderrädern angeordnet ist. Die Kopplungseinrichtung befindet sich dabei annähernd mittig zwischen den Vorderrädern und dem Hinterrad, derart dass die gehbehinderte Person die Kopplungseinrichtung in deren Blickbereich hat. Die Gehhilfe weist Mittel zur Unterstützung und/oder Führung der Beine bei Schrittauslösung und/oder beim Gehen der Person auf, welche mit der Halteanordnung lösbar verbunden und am Fahrgestell beweglich angeordnet sind.The objectives of the invention are achieved in particular by the fact that the walker for guiding a handicapped person at step triggering and / or when walking comprises a two front wheels and at least one rear wheel exhibiting chassis, that the walker comprises a vertically mounted on the chassis securing arrangement that the walker a Retaining arrangement which is releasably connected to the securing arrangement by means of a coupling device, wherein the person is held on the walker by means of the holding arrangement, wherein the holding arrangement defines an approximately vertical center plane between the front wheels and the rear wheel, wherein the coupling means for fastening the holding arrangement to the securing arrangement is arranged between the median plane and the front wheels. The coupling device is located approximately centrally between the front wheels and the rear wheel, so that the person with impaired mobility has the coupling device in its viewing area. The walking aid has means for supporting and / or guiding the legs during step triggering and / or while walking the person, which are releasably connected to the holding arrangement and arranged movably on the chassis.
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Einer der Vorteile der Erfindung ist, dass die ventral, beim Bauch der Person angeordnete Verbindung zwischen Sicherungsanordnung und Haltevorrichtung die Handhabung der Gehhilfe erheblich erleichtert. Die gehbehinderte Person kann in Sitzposition die Sicherungsanordnung an Hüften, Beinen, Schuhen und/oder Brust vorab befestigen. Die Person kann je nach gesundheitlichem Zustand sogar selbständig aufstehen und die Sicherungsanordnung mit der Halteanordnung verbinden. Da die Halteanordnung sich im Blickfeld der Person befindet, ist die Situation für die Person überblickbar. Ein Ankoppeln der Sicherungsanordnung ist damit ohne Dritteinwirkung möglich.One of the advantages of the invention is that the ventral connection between the securing arrangement and the holding device arranged at the stomach of the person considerably facilitates the handling of the walking aid. The handicapped person can fix in the sitting position the securing arrangement on hips, legs, shoes and / or chest in advance. The person can even get up independently depending on the state of health and connect the fuse arrangement with the holding arrangement. Since the holding arrangement is in the field of vision of the person, the situation for the person is surveyable. Coupling the fuse arrangement is thus possible without third party.
Ein weiterer Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass gegenüber dem Stand der Technik die Person nicht vorab auf den Boden gelegt werden muss, um die Person mit der Sicherungsanordnung zu verbinden.Another advantage of the invention is that, compared to the prior art, the person does not have to be laid on the ground in advance to connect the person to the securing arrangement.
Ein zusätzlicher Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass die Person nicht durch Dritte vom Boden aufgehoben werden muss, was bspw. bei einem Körpergewicht von ca. 30 kg bereits erheblicher Anstrengungen bedarf. Vorteilhaft ist daher, dass die gehbehinderte Person die Gehhilfe selbständig verwenden kann, indem sie die Halteanordnung der Gehhilfe selbständig an- und ablegen kann, bspw. aus dem Sitzen heraus. Dadurch ist ein selbständiger Ein- oder Ausstieg, vom Sitzen hin zum Stehen sowie vom Stehen hin zum Sitzen möglich. Die einfache Handhabung wird durch den waagrecht ankoppelbaren Kopplungsmechanismus unterstützt.An additional advantage of the invention is that the person does not have to be picked up by a third party from the ground, which, for example, at a body weight of about 30 kg already requires considerable effort. It is therefore advantageous that the handicapped person can use the walker independently by the holding arrangement of the walker can independently on and off, for example. From the sitting out. As a result, an independent entry or exit, from sitting to standing and from standing to sitting is possible. The easy handling is supported by the horizontally coupled coupling mechanism.
Ein weiterer Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass durch die Verwendung der erfindungsgemässen Gehhilfe für die gehbehinderte Person sind therapeutische Bewegungsabläufe selbständig ausführbar.A further advantage of the invention is that therapeutic movement sequences can be carried out independently by the use of the walking aid according to the invention for the handicapped person.
Ein anderer Vorteil der Erfindung besteht in der kontrollierten Führung der Beine. Die Hüfte ist an der Halteanordnung fixiert und die Beine werden mit Hilfe eines reziproken, wechselwirkenden Seilzug-Systems in einem alternierenden Gangmuster bewegbar. Dieses Bewegungsmuster unterstützt den voll belastenden Schritt, wobei bei Vollbelastung der Beine mit dem eigenen Körpergewicht die Führung der Beine und Füsse erwirkt wird. Das Gehen wird durch eigene Kraft der gehbehinderten Person eingeleitet, aber durch die Gehhilfe gesteuert.Another advantage of the invention is the controlled guidance of the legs. The hip is fixed to the support structure and the legs are movable by means of a reciprocal, interactive cable system in an alternating gait pattern. This movement pattern supports the fully stressful step, with full weight of the legs with your own body weight, the guidance of the legs and feet is obtained. Walking is initiated by the disabled person's own power but controlled by the walker.
Das vorne angeordnete Federsystem unterstützt die Auslösung einer Beschleunigung beim Gehen durch das verlagern des Körperschwerpunktes nach vorne. Dadurch wird die eigene verbleibende oft geringe Muskelkraft mit Leichtigkeit zum Gehen ausgenutzt, wobei stets die volle Körperlast auf den Füssen bzw. Schuhen wirkt. Daraus folgt, dass die Schrittauslösung mit Eigenkraft zu einer Vorwärtsbewegung führt.The front-mounted spring system helps trigger acceleration when walking by shifting the center of gravity forward. As a result, your own remaining often low muscle power is used with ease to walk, with the full body load always acts on the feet or shoes. It follows that the step triggering with inherent force leads to a forward movement.
In einer Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe ist die Kopplungseinrichtung mit einem an der Halteanordnung angeformten Kopplungszapfen bzw. -bolzen realisiert ist, welcher in eine an der Sicherungsanordnung angeformten Bohrung lösbar einsetzbar ist. Ein Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass die Halteanordnung durch die Person auf einfach handhabbare Weise an der Sicherungsanordnung bzw. dem Masten befestigen kann. Die Anordnung ist sehr übersichtlich und die Kopplung kann nahezu kraftlos erfolgen. Da der Bolzen nahezu waagrecht in die Bohrung eingeführt werden kann, muss die Person nicht noch an- oder hochgehoben werden. Zwecks Stabilisierung der Kopplung können ein, zwei, drei oder mehr Bolzen verwendet werden. Vorzugsweise ist ein zentraler Bolzen vorhanden, welcher gesichert werden kann, während zwei aussenliegende Bolzen der Stabilisierung bzw. Führung der Kopplungseinrichtung beim An- oder Abkoppeln dienen.In one embodiment of the walking aid, the coupling device is realized with a coupling pin or pin formed integrally on the retaining arrangement, which can be detachably inserted into a bore formed on the securing arrangement. An advantage of the invention is that the holder assembly can be attached to the fuse assembly or mast by the person in an easily manageable manner. The arrangement is very clear and the coupling can be almost powerless. Since the bolt can be inserted almost horizontally into the hole, the person does not need to be raised or raised yet. To stabilize the coupling, one, two, three or more bolts can be used. Preferably there is a central bolt, which can be secured while two outboard pins serve to stabilize or guide the coupling device when connecting or disconnecting.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe umfasst das Fahrgestell ein Rahmenteil, an welchem eine Schwinge mit einem freien Ende beweglich angeordnet ist, dass die Schwinge mit einem am Rahmenteil angeordneten beweglichen Federbein verbunden ist, wobei am freien Ende der Schwinge ein Querelement zur Aufnahme der zwei Vorderräder realisiert ist. Ein Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, dass die Verlagerung des Körperschwerpunkts der Person über die Halteanordnung auf das Fahrgestell übertragen wird. Bewegt sich die Person vorwärts, indem sie ein Bein vor das andere stellt, so verschiebt sich der Körperschwerpunkt über dem Fahrgestell nach vorne. Diese Bewegungsrichtung wird als Hauptbewegungsrichtung oder Vorwärtsbewegung bezeichnet. Die Gehhilfe unterstützt die Person natürlich auch bei Gehversuchen in andere Bewegungsrichtungen, wie etwa seitwärts oder rückwärts. Da die Person mit der Halteanordnung verbunden ist, führt die Gewichtsverlagerung dazu, dass das Federbein zusammengedrückt und die Bodenhaftung des hinteren Fusses verstärkt wird. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass diese ergonomische Ausgestaltung der Gehhilfe die natürliche Körperbewegung unterstützt. Die Gehhilfe erlaubt eine koordinierte Verlagerung des Körpergewichts auf die Beine und Füsse. Die gehbehinderte Person erfährt dadurch einen ausgeglichenen Bewegungsablauf. Das Fahrgestell weist eine Vorderachse auf, an welcher die Räder angeordnet sind. Da bei der Fortbewegung zeitweise eine Gewichtsverlagerung in Richtung der Vorderachse erfolgt, müssen Räder, Radachse und Fahrgestell so abgestimmt sein, dass ein seitliches Kippen der Person möglichst verhindert wird. Dazu werden die Räder vorzugsweise möglichst weit zueinander beabstandet, um einen sicheren Stand zu gewährleisten. Vorzugsweise weist auch die Hinterachse zwei zueinander beabstandete Räder auf. Es ist jedoch auch eine Ausführungsvariante mit einem mittig angeordneten Hinterrad realisierbar.In a further embodiment of the walker, the chassis comprises a frame part on which a rocker is movably arranged with a free end that the rocker is connected to a arranged on the frame part movable strut, wherein at the free end of the rocker a cross member for receiving the two front wheels is realized. An advantage of the invention is that the displacement of the body center of gravity of the person is transmitted to the chassis via the holding arrangement. If the person moves forward, putting one leg in front of the other, the center of gravity shifts over the chassis forward. This direction of movement is referred to as the main direction of movement or forward movement. Of course, the walker also supports the person when walking in other directions of movement, such as sideways or backwards. As the person is connected to the restraint assembly, shifting the weight will cause the strut to compress and increase the traction of the rear foot. It has been shown that this ergonomic design of the walker supports the natural body movement. The walker allows a coordinated shift of body weight on the legs and feet. The handicapped person experiences a balanced movement. The chassis has a front axle on which the wheels are arranged. Since during movement at times a weight shift takes place in the direction of the front axle, wheels, wheel axle and chassis must be adjusted so that lateral tilting of the person is prevented as possible. For this purpose, the wheels are preferably as far as possible spaced apart to ensure a secure footing. Preferably, the rear axle has two spaced-apart wheels. However, it is also a variant with a centrally arranged rear wheel realized.
In einer anderen Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe ist eine Kopplungseinrichtung vorhanden, mittels welcher die wiederentfernbare Befestigung der Halteanordnung an der Sicherungsanordnung realisiert ist. Einer der Vorteile der Erfindung ist, dass das An- und Ablegen der Gehhilfe durch die gehbehinderte Person selbständig ausführbar ist. Die Kopplungseinrichtung ist stets in deren Blickfeld und leicht zugänglich. Der Kopplungsmechanismus ist bspw. durch ein Schnappelement realisiert, welches die Halteanordnung an der Sicherungsanordnung einschnappen lässt. Die Sicherung des Verschlusses wird noch zusätzlich durch einen Splint oder Bolzen gesichert, um eine ungewollten Auslösung zu verhindern. Anstelle eines Splints oder Bolzens kann eine Verriegelungsvorrichtung eingesetzt werden, welche einen Riegel und einen Schieber umfasst. Durch einen Hebel zum Lösen der Schnappvorrichtung kann die Verbindung wieder gelöst werden.In another embodiment of the walker a coupling device is provided, by means of which the wiederentfernbare attachment of the holding arrangement is realized on the fuse arrangement. One of the advantages of the invention is that the on and off the walker by the handicapped person is independently executable. The coupling device is always in their field of vision and easily accessible. The coupling mechanism is realized, for example, by a snap-in element which allows the holding arrangement to snap onto the securing arrangement. The securing of the closure is additionally secured by a split pin or bolt to prevent accidental release. Instead of a splint or bolt, a locking device may be used which comprises a bolt and a slider. By a lever for releasing the snap device, the connection can be released again.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe umfasst das Fahrgestell ein Rahmenteil und eine Schwinge mit einem freien Ende, wobei die Schwinge mit einem Federbein verbunden ist, wobei am freien Ende der Schwinge ein Querelement zur Aufnahme von zwei Vorderrädern realisiert ist. Ein Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass das Fahrgestell mittels der Federung den Bewegungen der Person, welche die Gehhilfe benutzt, nachgeführt wird, so dass die Gehbewegungen unterstützt werden. Am Fahrgestell sind am hinteren Ende Hinterräder an einer Querachse angeordnet. Es ist mindestens ein Hinterrad erforderlich. Ein weiterer Vorteil dieser Ausführungsvariante besteht daher in der Wendigkeit der Gehhilfe, was die Bewegungen der Person weiter unterstützt.In a further embodiment of the walker, the chassis comprises a frame part and a rocker with a free end, wherein the rocker is connected to a strut, wherein at the free end of the rocker a cross member for receiving two front wheels is realized. An advantage of the invention is that the chassis is tracked by the suspension of the movements of the person using the walker, so that the walking movements are supported. On the chassis are at the rear end Rear wheels arranged on a transverse axis. At least one rear wheel is required. Another advantage of this embodiment is therefore in the maneuverability of the walker, which further supports the movements of the person.
In einer Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe umfasst die Halteanordnung mindestens ein mit der Person wiederentfernbar verbindbares Hüftgestell und/oder wiederentfernbar verbindbare Beinschienen und/oder eine wiederentfernbar verbindbare Oberkörperfixation und/oder wiederentfernbar verbindbare Schuhe, mittels welchen die Person beim Gehen führbar ist. Vorteilhaft wirkt sich aus, dass die Kopplungseinrichtung im Brustbereich der Person an der Halteanordnung angeordnet ist. Dadurch können Hüftgestell, Beinschienen, Oberkörperfixation und Schuhe und mögliche weiter Fixationen in sitzender Stellung der Person an dieser befestigt werden, wobei die Befestigung an der Sicherungsanordnung der Gehhilfe durch die Person selbst möglich ist, da sie die Kupplung stets im Blickfeld hat und entsprechende Manipulationen vornehmen kann. Das Hüftgestell besteht aus einem starren Teil und einem beweglichen, flexiblen Teil, bspw. einem Gurt, wobei beide Teile zusammen die Hüften der Person umschliessen. Im Brustbereich bzw. beim Oberkörper ist ebenfalls ein Fixationsteil vorgesehen, welches über ein Gestänge auf der rechten und linken Seite der Person mit dem Hüftgestell verbunden ist. Am Hüftgestell sind weitere Gestänge seitlich angeordnet, an welchen die Beine über Gurten verbindbar sind. An den freien Enden der Gestänge ist jeweils ein Schuh montierbar. Die Gestänge sind über Gelenke miteinander flexibel verbunden, so dass die Gestänge den Bewegungen der Beine folgen können bzw. die Bewegungen unterstützten. Des Weiteren können die Bewegungen der Beine dadurch unterstützt werden, dass ein Band oder Gurt mit den Gestängen ungefähr im Kniebereich verbunden wird, wobei das Band am Fahrgestell bspw. durch eine Öse durchgeschlauft wird. Wird bspw. das eine Bein nach vorne geschoben, so zieht das Band zugleich das andere Bein nach hinten. Ein derartiges Band kann auch im Bereich der Schuhe montiert werden und ist mit dem Fahrgestell verbindbar.In an embodiment variant of the walker, the holding arrangement comprises at least one hip frame which can be removably connected to the person and / or removably connectable leg splints and / or a removably connectable upper body fixation and / or removably connectable shoes, by means of which the person can be guided while walking. It is advantageous that the coupling device is arranged in the chest area of the person on the holding arrangement. As a result, hip frame, greaves, upper body fixation and shoes and possible further fixations in the sitting position of the person can be attached to this, the attachment to the safety arrangement of the walker by the person himself is possible because they always have the clutch in the field of view and make appropriate manipulations can. The hip frame consists of a rigid part and a movable, flexible part, for example a strap, wherein both parts together enclose the hips of the person. In the chest area or the upper body, a fixation part is also provided, which is connected via a linkage on the right and left side of the person with the hip frame. On the hip frame further linkage are arranged laterally, to which the legs are connected via straps. At the free ends of the linkage each shoe is mountable. The poles are flexibly connected to each other via joints, so that the poles can follow the movements of the legs or support the movements. Furthermore, the movements of the legs can be assisted by making a strap or strap with the poles approximately in the Knee area is connected, wherein the band is banged on the chassis, for example. Through an eyelet. If, for example, one leg is pushed forward, the band pulls the other leg backwards at the same time. Such a band can also be mounted in the field of shoes and is connectable to the chassis.
In einer anderen Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe umfasst das Fahrgestell mindestens drei an diesem befestigte Räder, wobei mindestens zwei Vorderräder und mindestens ein Hinterrad vorgesehen sind. Ein Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass eine Gewichtsverlagerung der Person beim Vorwärtsgehen durch zwei Vorderräder ausreichend stabilisiert ist. Die Person wird in ihren Bewegungen geführt und gestützt. Es kann ein Hinterrad verwendet werden, um die geforderte Stabilität der Gehhilfe zu gewährleisten.In another embodiment of the walker, the chassis comprises at least three wheels attached thereto, wherein at least two front wheels and at least one rear wheel are provided. An advantage of the invention is that a weight transfer of the person when walking forward through two front wheels is sufficiently stabilized. The person is guided and supported in their movements. It can be used a rear wheel to ensure the required stability of the walker.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe umfasst das Fahrgestell vier an diesem befestigte Räder, wobei mindestens zwei Vorderräder und mindestens zwei Hinterräder vorgesehen sind. Ein Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass der Abstand zwischen den zwei Hinterrädern bzw. der Abstand zwischen den zwei Vorderrädern den Bedürfnissen der Person anpassbar ist. Vorzugsweise sind die beiden hinteren Räder enger beabstandet, als die vorderen beiden Räder.In a further embodiment of the walker, the chassis comprises four wheels attached thereto, wherein at least two front wheels and at least two rear wheels are provided. An advantage of the invention is that the distance between the two rear wheels or the distance between the two front wheels is adaptable to the needs of the person. Preferably, the two rear wheels are spaced closer than the front two wheels.
In einer Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe ist jedes Vorderrad in einer drehbaren Gabel drehbar gelagert. Ein Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass dem Fahrgestell sehr wendig ausgebildet ist und dadurch den Bewegungen der gehbehinderten Person leicht nachführbar ist. Die Person wird im Bewegungsablauf geführt und unterstützt.In one embodiment of the walker each front wheel is rotatably mounted in a rotatable fork. An advantage of the invention is that the chassis is very manoeuvrable and thus the movements of the handicapped person is easily trackable. The person is guided and supported in the movement process.
In einer anderen Ausführungsvariante der Gehhilfe ist die Sicherungsanordnung wiederentfernbar am Fahrgestell montiert. Ein Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass die Sicherungsanordnung bzw. der Mast aus dem Fahrgestell gelöst werden kann. Das erhöht die Mobilität der Gehhilfe bspw. wenn sie mit einem Fahrzeug im Kofferraum transportiert werden soll. Der Mast ist vorzugsweise in das Fahrgestell eingesteckt und durch Sicherungsmittel, bspw. einer Schraube oder einem Splint, gesichert.In another embodiment of the walker the fuse assembly is remotely mounted on the chassis. An advantage of the invention is that the securing arrangement or the mast can be released from the chassis. This increases the mobility of the walker, for example, if you want to be transported with a vehicle in the trunk. The mast is preferably inserted into the chassis and secured by securing means, for example. A screw or a split pin.
Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Hierbei gehen aus den Zeichnungen und ihrer Beschreibung weitere wesentliche Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung hervor.
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Fig. 1 zeigt eine perspektivische und vereinfachte Darstellung der erfindungsgemässen fahrbaren Gehhilfe; -
Fig. 2 zeigt eine schematische Seitenansicht der Gehhilfe; -
Fig. 3 zeigt eine vereinfachte Darstellung der Gehhilfe von hinten; -
Fig. 4 undFig. 5 zeigen in einer Detailansicht ausFig. 1 den Kopplungsmechanismus zwischen der Sicherungsanordnung und der Halteanordnung der Gehhilfe in verbundener Position (Fig. 4 ) sowie in gelöster Position (Fig. 5 ); -
Fig. 6 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung der bewegbaren Halteanordnung der Gehhilfe; -
Fig. 7a bis 7c zeigen die prinzipielle Abfolge eines Schrittes der gehbehinderten Person, wobei die Schrittbetätigung der Person durch ein an den Beinen befestigtes Band der Gehhilfe unterstützt wird; -
Fig. 8a bis 8c zeigen Kompression bzw. Dekompression der Feder an der Gehhilfe bei der inFig. 7a bis 7c dargestellten Schrittbetätigung und -
Fig. 9a bis 9c zeigen in einer seitlichen Ansicht der Gehhilfe die inFig. 7a bis 7c dargestellte Schrittbetätigung der Person.
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Fig. 1 shows a perspective and simplified illustration of the inventive mobile walker; -
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Fig. 4 andFig. 5 show in a detail viewFig. 1 the coupling mechanism between the securing arrangement and the holding arrangement of the walking aid in the connected position (Fig. 4 ) as well as in the released position (Fig. 5 ); -
Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of the movable holding arrangement of the walker; -
Fig. 7a to 7c show the basic sequence of a step of the handicapped person, wherein the stepping operation of the person is supported by a band attached to the legs of the walker; -
Fig. 8a to 8c show compression or decompression of the spring on the walker at the inFig. 7a to 7c illustrated stepper operation and -
Fig. 9a to 9c show in a side view of the walker the inFig. 7a to 7c illustrated step operation of the person.
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Anstelle eines Seils kann ein Gurt, ein Band, eine Kette oder dergleichen verwendet werden. Das Seilumlenkmittel ist vorzugsweise als Öse oder Seilrolle ausgebildet und mit dem Fahrgestell verbunden. Das Seilumlenkmittel kann an einer Säule erhöht angeordnet sein.Instead of a rope, a belt, a band, a chain or the like may be used. The Seilumlenkmittel is preferably designed as an eyelet or pulley and connected to the chassis. The Seilumlenkmittel can be arranged elevated on a column.
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Die
Zwar werden hier zwei separate Seilstücke verwendet. Es ist jedoch klar, dass auch ein endloses Seil oder ein langes einstückiges Seil verwendet werden könnte, um durch die beiden Seilumlenkmittel hindurchgeschlauft und an den Beinen befestigt zu werden.Although two separate pieces of rope are used here. However, it will be understood that an endless rope or a long one-piece rope could be used to pass through the two Seilumlenkmittel and secured to the legs.
Vorzugsweise werden stets zwei Seilzüge bestehend aus zwei separaten Seilstücken verwendet. Dabei wird der eine Seilzug 160 an dem im Bereich des mindestens einen Hinterrads 111 befestigten Seilumlenkmittel 161 beweglich angeordnet. Das andere Seilstück 162 wird durch ein im Bereich der Vorderräder 110 angeordneten Umlenkmittel 163 durchgeschlauft.Preferably, two cables are always used consisting of two separate pieces of rope. In this case, the one
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- Fahrgestellchassis
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- Rad, VorderradWheel, front wheel
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- Gabelfork
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- Rad, HinterradWheel, rear wheel
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Claims (8)
- Walking aid (1) for guiding a disabled person (9), including a chassis (11) having two front wheels (110) and at least one rear wheel (111), a securing arrangement (13) which is vertically mounted on the chassis, and a holding arrangement (12) which is decouplably connected to the securing arrangement by means of a coupling device (14), the person being held on the walking aid at least at the hips, the legs, and/or the feet by the holding arrangement (12), the coupling device (14) being situated approximately centrally between the front wheels (110) and the rear wheel (111), characterized in that
the coupling device (14) is situated in such a way that the disabled person (9) has the coupling device (14) in his/her field of vision,
means (160, 161, 162, 163), designed as a cable pull, for supporting and/or guiding the legs when the person (9) starts to walk and/or is walking are present, the means being detachably connected to the holding arrangement (12) and movably mounted on the chassis (11),
the chassis (11) includes a frame part (113) on which an oscillating bar (114) is movably mounted at one free end, and the oscillating bar is connected to a suspension strut (112) which is movably mounted on the frame part (113), a transverse element (116) for accommodating the two front wheels (110) being implemented on the free end of the oscillating bar (114) in such a way that the coupling device (14) is supported so that it is movable relative to the chassis (11). - Walking aid (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the coupling device (14) is implemented with a coupling pin (121) which is formed on the holding arrangement (12) and which is removably insertable into a borehole (131) formed on the securing arrangement (13).
- Walking aid (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the holding arrangement (12) includes at least one hip frame (15) which is connectable to and removable from the person (9) and/or connectable and removable leg rails (16) and/or a connectable and removable upper body holder (17) and/or connectable and removable shoes (91), by means of which the person (9) may be guided when walking.
- Walking aid (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the chassis includes four wheels (111) fastened thereto, at least two front wheels and at least two rear wheels being provided.
- Walking aid (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that each front wheel (110) is rotatably supported in a rotatable yoke (1101).
- Walking aid (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the securing arrangement (13) is removably mounted on the chassis (11).
- Walking aid (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the means is made up of two cable deflecting means (161, 163) and a cable (160, 162) which is movably connected thereto, the holding arrangement (12) being connected to the cable in the area of the knees, and/or connected at the holding arrangement (12) in the area of the shoes.
- Walking aid (1) according to Claim 8, characterized in that the cable is formed from two cable pieces whose respective cable ends (1601, 1621) are connected to the holding arrangement (12) in the area of the knees, and/or connected to the holding arrangement (12) in the area of the shoes.
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