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JP2005312736A
JP2005312736A JP2004135467A JP2004135467A JP2005312736A JP 2005312736 A JP2005312736 A JP 2005312736A JP 2004135467 A JP2004135467 A JP 2004135467A JP 2004135467 A JP2004135467 A JP 2004135467A JP 2005312736 A JP2005312736 A JP 2005312736A
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Hideki Mochizuki
秀樹 望月
Yoshikuni Mizuno
美邦 水野
Shunichi Tano
俊一 田野
Shuichi Yabushita
修一 藪下
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a walking aid capable of eliminating frozen gait more safely and easily. <P>SOLUTION: The walking aid comprises a light emitting means for projecting light forward in a walking direction. With this, the user can easily make a first step toward a target made by light projected forward to eliminate frozen gait. In addition, since the target made by light is no physical barrier, there is no danger of injury by falling caused by stumbling or the like, so that the aid is very excellent in stability. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は歩行介助具、特にすくみ足用歩行介助具に関する。   The present invention relates to walking aids, and particularly to walking aids for freezing feet.

歩行障害としては種々の原因があるが、例えばパーキンソン病患者は、最初の一歩を容易に踏み出すことができない、いわゆるすくみ足により歩行が困難となっている。   There are various causes for gait disturbance. For example, patients with Parkinson's disease have difficulty in walking due to so-called freezing feet that cannot easily take the first step.

斯かるすくみ足を改善するための補助具としては、最初の一歩を踏み出す目標となるハードルバーを歩行者の前方に繰り出すことができるステッキが既に市販されている。   As an assisting tool for improving such a slack leg, a walking stick that can extend a hurdle bar, which is a target to take the first step, in front of a pedestrian, is already on the market.

しかしながら、このハードルバー方式は、当該ハードルバーを踏み越えて歩行するものであったため、このハードルバー自体につまずき易く、往々にして転倒負傷してしまうと云う危険があった。   However, since this hurdle bar system is to walk over the hurdle bar, there is a risk that the hurdle bar is likely to trip over the hurdle bar itself, and often falls injured.

本発明は上記の如き従来の問題に鑑みてなされたものであり、より安全にかつ容易にすくみ足を解消し得る歩行介助具を提供することを課題とする。   This invention is made | formed in view of the above conventional problems, and makes it a subject to provide the walking aid which can eliminate a free leg more safely and easily.

本発明は、光を歩行前方面に投射表示する発光手段を備えせしめた歩行介助具によって上記課題を解決したものである。   The present invention solves the above problems by a walking aid provided with light emitting means for projecting and displaying light on the front surface of the walking.

本発明によれば、歩行前方面に光が投射表示されるので、それを目標に容易に最初の一歩を踏み出すことができ、すくみ足を解消することができる。しかも、当該目標は光による表示のため、何ら物理的障害とはならない結果、つまずき等による転倒負傷の恐れはなく、極めて安定性に優れる。   According to the present invention, since light is projected and displayed on the front surface of the walking, the first step can be easily taken with that as a target, and the freezing can be eliminated. In addition, since the target is a display by light, it does not cause any physical obstacles, and therefore there is no fear of a fall injury due to a trip or the like, and the stability is extremely excellent.

本発明において、発光手段は、光を歩行前方面に投射表示し得るものであれば、具体的構成の如何を問わないが、光を発光・停止せしめるスイッチ部と、光を発光せしめるための電源部と、光を発する発光部とから成るものが簡便で実用性に優れる。   In the present invention, the light emitting means is not particularly limited as long as it can project and display light on the front surface of the walking, but a switch unit for emitting and stopping the light, and a power source for emitting light. And a light emitting part that emits light are simple and excellent in practicality.

また、歩行介助具の具体的形態も特に限定されないが、杖状とするのが、取り扱い性に優れ望ましい。   Further, the specific form of the walking aid is not particularly limited, but it is desirable to use a walking stick because it is easy to handle.

而して、上記のスイッチ部を杖状本体の上部、特に握持部に取り付け、その下方、特に杖状本体の中位部に電源部を取り付け、更にその下方、特に杖状本体の下端から25〜35cm程度の上位部に発光部を取り付けるのが好ましい。   Thus, the above switch part is attached to the upper part of the cane-shaped body, particularly the grip part, the power supply part is attached to the lower part thereof, particularly the middle part of the cane-like body, and further below, particularly from the lower end of the cane-like body. It is preferable to attach the light emitting part to the upper part of about 25 to 35 cm.

本発明においては、杖状本体の下端部に、杖状本体の接地時に発光部の発光を可能な状態とする一方、非接地時に発光部の発光を不可能な状態とする接地型スタンバイスイッチを更に取り付けるのが、杖状本体の接地時にのみ光を発することができ、安全性並びに節電性の点で有利である。   In the present invention, a grounding-type standby switch is provided at the lower end of the cane-shaped body so that the light-emitting part can emit light when the cane-shaped body is grounded, while the light-emitting part cannot emit light when not grounded. In addition, it is possible to emit light only when the cane-shaped body is grounded, which is advantageous in terms of safety and power saving.

本発明において、光の投射により歩行前方面に表示される形状は、1本線、複数線、十字状線、矢印、文字等の如何を問わないが、曲がり角には十字状線や矢印がより効果的である。   In the present invention, the shape displayed on the walking front surface by the projection of light may be any of single line, multiple lines, cruciform line, arrow, character, etc., but the cruciform line or arrow is more effective at the corner. Is.

上記の如き形状を投射表示する具体的手段はその如何を問わないが、発光部に光を振らすミラーを備えたものが歩行前方面に光を線状により明るく投射表示し得るので、歩行者の認識し易さの点でも望ましい。   Any specific means for projecting and displaying the shape as described above may be used. However, a pedestrian can be projected and displayed in a linear form with light on the front surface of the walk, provided with a light-emitting mirror. It is also desirable in terms of ease of recognition.

本発明において、発光手段としては有色光を発光し得るものが好ましく、例えばレーザー光発光手段や高輝度LEDが望ましいものとして挙げられ、その場合光の色は、有色であれば特に限定されないが、日中でも明瞭に認識し得るグリーン光が好ましい。   In the present invention, the light emitting means is preferably one capable of emitting colored light, for example, a laser light emitting means or a high-intensity LED is desirable, in which case the color of the light is not particularly limited as long as it is colored, Green light that can be clearly recognized even during the day is preferred.

以下一実施例を示す図面と共に本発明を更に説明する。   The present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings showing an embodiment.

10は杖状本体で、上部の握持部11の左右両側に押しボタン型スイッチ部20が取り付けられており、このスイッチ部20の操作により、レーザー光Pの発光・停止を制御するようになっている。   Reference numeral 10 denotes a cane-like body, and push button type switch portions 20 are attached to the left and right sides of the upper gripping portion 11, and the operation of the switch portion 20 controls the emission / stop of the laser beam P. ing.

30は電源部で、杖状本体10の中位部に取り付けられており、適宜電源スイッチ(図示省略)を備えている。尚、電源としては乾電池、充電池等その種類の如何を問わない。   Reference numeral 30 denotes a power supply unit, which is attached to the middle part of the cane-shaped main body 10 and appropriately includes a power switch (not shown). The power source may be any type such as a dry battery or a rechargeable battery.

40は発光部で、杖状本体10の下端から30cm程度上位部に、固定金具41及び発光角度調節可能なアーム42を介して取り付けられており、レーザー光Pを歩行前方面に適宜角度で投射表示し得るようになっている。   Reference numeral 40 denotes a light emitting unit, which is attached to an upper portion of about 30 cm from the lower end of the cane-shaped main body 10 via a fixing bracket 41 and an arm 42 capable of adjusting the light emission angle, and projects laser light P onto the front surface of the walking at an appropriate angle. It can be displayed.

50は四脚部で、杖状本体10の下端に取り付けられていると共に、この四脚部50の各脚部にはそれぞれ接地型スタンバイスイッチ60が取り付けられ、少なくとも1つのスタンバイスイッチ60が接地すれば、発光部40の発光を可能な状態とする一方、接地が解除された時(非接地時)には発光部40の発光を不可能な状態とするようになっている。   Reference numeral 50 denotes a four-leg part, which is attached to the lower end of the cane-shaped body 10, and a ground-type standby switch 60 is attached to each leg part of the four-leg part 50, and at least one standby switch 60 is grounded. For example, while the light emitting unit 40 can emit light, the light emitting unit 40 cannot emit light when grounding is released (when not grounded).

次に、斯かる実施例に係る本発明歩行介助具の使用例を説明する。
まず、電源部30の電源スイッチを入れ(ON)、杖状本体10の四脚部50を床等の歩行面に接地すると、スタンバイスイッチ60が入り(ON)、発光部40の発光が可能な状態となる。次いで、杖状本体10の握持部11のボタン型スイッチ部20を押せば(ON)、発光部40が作動してレーザー光Pが発光し、予め設定された形状でレーザー光Pが歩行前方面に投射表示される。そこで、歩行障害者はその投射表示されたレーザー光Pを目標にすることにより、容易に最初の一歩を踏み出すことができるので、すくみ足が解消され、しかも安全に歩行することが可能となる。また、次の一歩のために杖状本体10を持ち上げるとスタンバイスイッチ60が切れ(OFF)、レーザー光Pの発光が停止する。尚、ボタン型スイッチ20を放しても(OFF)、同様にレーザー光Pの発光が停止する。
Next, a usage example of the walking aid of the present invention according to the embodiment will be described.
First, when the power switch of the power supply unit 30 is turned on (ON) and the tetrapod 50 of the cane-shaped body 10 is grounded to a walking surface such as a floor, the standby switch 60 is turned on (ON) and the light emitting unit 40 can emit light. It becomes a state. Next, when the button-type switch unit 20 of the gripping unit 11 of the cane-shaped body 10 is pressed (ON), the light emitting unit 40 is activated to emit the laser beam P, and the laser beam P has a preset shape before walking. Projected and displayed in the direction. Therefore, the walking handicapped person can easily take the first step by setting the projected and displayed laser beam P as a target, so that the free leg is eliminated and the person can walk safely. Further, when the cane-like body 10 is lifted for the next step, the standby switch 60 is turned off (OFF), and the emission of the laser light P is stopped. Even if the button type switch 20 is released (OFF), the emission of the laser beam P is similarly stopped.

本発明歩行介助具の正面説明図。Front explanatory drawing of this invention walking aid. 本発明歩行介助具の右側面説明図。Explanatory drawing of the right side of this invention walking aid.

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10:杖状本体
11:握持部
20:スイッチ部
30:電源部
40:発光部
41:固定金具
42:アーム
50:四脚部
60:スタンバイスイッチ
P:レーザー光
10: Cane-shaped body 11: Grasping part 20: Switch part 30: Power supply part 40: Light emitting part 41: Fixing bracket 42: Arm 50: Quadruped part 60: Standby switch P: Laser light

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光を歩行前方面に投射表示する発光手段を備えていることを特徴とする歩行介助具。   A walking aid characterized by comprising light emitting means for projecting and displaying light on the front surface of the walking. 発光手段が、スイッチ部と電源部と発光部とから成ることを特徴とする請求項1記載の歩行介助具。   The walking aid according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting means comprises a switch part, a power source part, and a light emitting part. 杖状本体の上部にスイッチ部、その下方に電源部、更にその下方に発光部が取り付けられていることを特徴とする請求項2記載の歩行介助具。   The walking aid according to claim 2, wherein a switch part is attached to the upper part of the cane-shaped body, a power supply part is attached to the lower part, and a light emitting part is attached to the lower part. 杖状本体の下端部に、接地時に発光部の発光を可能な状態とする一方、非接地時に発光部の発光を不可能な状態とする接地型スタンバイスイッチが更に取り付けられていることを特徴とする請求項2又は3記載の歩行介助具。   The ground-type standby switch is further attached to the lower end of the cane-shaped body so that the light emitting unit can emit light when grounded, while the light emitting unit cannot emit light when not grounded. The walking aid according to claim 2 or 3. 発光手段が、歩行前方面に1本線、複数線、十字状線、矢印又は文字を投射表示するものであることを特徴とする請求項1〜4の何れか1項記載の歩行介助具。   The walking aid according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the light emitting means projects and displays a single line, a plurality of lines, a cross-shaped line, an arrow or a character on the front surface of the walking. 発光手段が、光を振らすミラーを備えていることを特徴とする請求項1〜5の何れか1項記載の歩行介助具。   The walking aid according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light-emitting means includes a mirror that vibrates light. 発光手段がレーザー光発光手段であることを特徴とする請求項1〜6の何れか1項記載の歩行介助具。   The walking aid according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the light emitting means is a laser light emitting means. レーザー光発光手段がグリーンレーザー光を発光するものであることを特徴とする請求項1〜7の何れか1項記載の歩行介助具。   The walking aid according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the laser light emitting means emits green laser light.
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