Device for supporting the ability of a person with restricted mobility to move

Abstract

A device (1) that supports the mobility of a person with restricted mobility comprises a trolley (3) and a mast (4) attached to the trolley (3). The mast (4) comprises a backrest (6) and armrests (5) for receiving the person.

Claims

1.-19. (canceled)

20. A device (1, 100) for supporting the ability of a person with restricted mobility to move, comprising: a trolley (3); a mast (4) attached to the trolley (3); and a backrest (6) and armrests (5) attached to the mast (4) and configured for receiving the person.

21. The device (100) according to claim 20, wherein the backrest (6) and the armrests (5) are attached laterally offset with respect to the mast (4) and connected to the trolley (3) via at least one support arm (101).

22. The device (100) according to claim 20, further comprising a lateral torque support (102) which is arranged essentially under the backrest (6) and the armrests (5) and which is connected to the trolley (3).

23. The device (100) according to claim 22, wherein the torque support (102) is supported by at least one roller (103) and can be moved with the trolley.

24. The device (1, 100) according to claim 20, wherein the backrest (6) comprises at least one positioning means.

25. The device (1, 100) according to claim 24, wherein the backrest (6) is arranged in a pivoting manner and/or adjustable in height relative to the mast.

26. The device (1, 100) according to claim 20, wherein each of the armrests (5) comprises at least one positioning means.

27. The device (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the armrests (5) are arranged pivotably and/or height-adjustable with respect to the backrest (6).

28. The device (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the armrests (5) are adjustable in length.

29. The device (1, 100) according to claim 26, wherein the armrests (5) are each longitudinally split into an upper arm support and a forearm support to separately support the person's upper and forearm, wherein the upper arm support and the forearm support are each connected via pivot and swivel joints and are each individually adjustable in length.

30. The device (1, 100) according to claim 20, wherein the backrest (6) and/or the armrests (8) are each equipped with a motor drive for pivoting, rotating and/or lifting movements in all spatial directions, to mobilize the person.

31. The device (1, 100) according to claim 20, wherein at least one of the armrests (5) is equipped at its front end with a tray (105) for supporting a hand of the person and/or an object, the tray (105) being capable of being folded down.

32. The device (1, 100) according to claim 31, wherein a vertical support is attached to the tray and configured to be held by the hand of the person.

33. The device (1, 100) according to claim 31, wherein a positioning means that can be operated by the person and/or a caregiver or a control stick (106) for setting a sitting position of the person is arranged on the tray (105).

34. The device (1, 100) according to claim 20, wherein a headrest (107) is attached above the backrest (6), which is arranged adjustable in height and/or inclination with respect to the backrest (6).

35. The device (1, 100) according to claim 34, wherein a control keyboard for motorized adjustment of the armrests (5), of the backrest (6) and/or of the headrest (107) are arranged.

36. The device (1, 100) according to claim 20, wherein a monitor (109) is arranged on the trolley (3) to display settings made on the trolley, patient data and other information.

37. The device (1, 100) according to claim 20, wherein push handles (13, 104) are attached on the mast (4) for moving the trolley (3) or for controlling and supporting a motorized movement of the trolley (3).

38. The device (1, 100) according to claim 20, wherein the trolley (3) is equipped with a brake.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The mobility assistant is explained in more detail below in exemplary embodiments with reference to drawings.

[0033] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first mobility assistant.

[0034] FIG. 2 shows the mobility assistant according to FIG. 1 in a side view.

[0035] FIG. 3 shows the mobility assistant according to FIG. 1 in a view from the rear.

[0036] FIG. 4 shows the mobility assistant according to FIG. 1 in a view from the front.

[0037] FIG. 5 shows the mobility assistant according to FIG. 1 in top view.

[0038] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a second mobility assistant.

[0039] FIG. 7 shows the mobility assistant according to FIG. 6 in a side view.

[0040] FIG. 8 shows the mobility assistant according to FIG. 6 in a view from the front.

[0041] FIG. 9 shows the mobility assistant according to FIG. 6 in a view from the rear.

[0042] FIG. 10 shows the mobility assistant according to FIG. 6 in a top view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] A device that supports the ability of a person with restricted mobility to move, i.e., a mobility assistant 1 (FIGS. 1 to 5) comprises a roller frame or a trolley 3 mounted on rollers 2. A backrest 6, and armrests 5 are attached to the front of a mast 4. On the front of the armrests 5 holding or support or operating handles 9 are attached, which can be used to enable the patient to adjust individual positions of the backrest 6, the armrests 5 etc. if the adjustability function has been released for the patient by the caregiver. The backrest 6 and the armrests 5 are connected to the mast 4 via a vertical retaining strut 10 and a horizontal retaining strut 11. The backrest 6 is preferably motorized and adjustable in height relative to the mast 4. Operating means (not shown), a monitor and the like are preferably accommodated on the mast 4 or in a separate housing 12 attached to the mast 4. The mobility assistant 1 can be moved or rotated by a push handle 13, wherein these movements are preferably supported by a motor.

[0044] Insofar as a second mobility assistant 100 (FIGS. 6 to 10) comprises the same components as the mobility assistant 1, these are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0045] The mobility assistant 100 further comprises a lateral support arm 101 which carries the armrests 5 and the backrest 6, which are arranged and height-adjustable, either relative to the support arm 101, or together with the support arm 101 relative to the mast 4 of the mobility assistant. It can also be provided that the support arm 101 can be pivoted relative to the mast 4 over a certain range, for example by 10°. All relative movements of the support arm 101 with respect to the mast 4 are realized by a motor, for example, by a motor arranged in the interior of the mast 4.

[0046] The support arm 101, with the armrests 5 and the backrest 6 which are attached to it, generates a lateral torque with respect to the trolley 3 and to the mast 4. This torque is absorbed by a torque support 102, which is firmly connected to the roller frame or trolley 3 and is supported on the floor via a roller 103, so that the mobility assistant 100 as a whole is movable in the plane, wherein the mobility is being supported by side handles 104 that are attached to the mast 4. The roller 103 is preferably attached under the center of gravity of the unit formed by the armrests 5, the backrest 6 and the support arm 101, so that when the armrests 5 and the backrest 6 are loaded by a patient of average weight, no lateral torque acts on the mast 4.

[0047] On the front side of the armrests 5, a tray 105, which can preferably be pivoted or folded away, is provided so that one hand of the patient can rest on it. A control stick 106 that can be held by one hand is preferably attached to each of the trays 105, which is used, for example as a joystick, to operate the mobility assistant by the caregiver or—after appropriate approval—by the patient.

[0048] To increase comfort, a swivel and/or height-adjustable headrest 107 is located above the backrest 6. In the area behind the backrest 6, there is a guide means 108 for guiding supply hoses, cables, and the like for supplying the patient or for recording patient data.

[0049] A monitor 109 is provided on the mast 4 to display data from the patient, the mobility assistant 100 and other messages. An input keyboard, further input means such as a computer mouse and the like are preferably also provided in the area of the mast 4, wherein the input keyboard can be arranged on a panel 110 which can preferably be pivoted and arranged with respect to the mast 4.

[0050] Both in the mobility assistant 1 and in the mobility assistant 100, retaining straps are preferably provided with which the patient is secured relative to the backrest 6 so that he does not injure himself or fall out of the lateral borders by the armrests 5.