Technical Name Combined the walker within armrests of wheelchair
Project Operator I-Shou University
Summary
The transformation of wheelchair armrests into four-legged walkers is unprecedented. The ease of storage of this product reduces the burden on the user and the caregiver. The user can sit on the wheelchair, standg up through using extending the walker within armrests of wheelchair and walk with this walker. The versatility of the product increases the user's willingness to get up and go out to partcipate family events.
Scientific Breakthrough
Some everyday situations, wheelchair users must leave the wheelchair for a short time, such as toileting and some do not completely lose their walking ability. The four-leg walker is most common and stable. However, for wheelchair users, it is difficult to carry the walker with them. Therefore, it is necessary to seek a solution.This product is to integrate the walker within the armrests of wheelchair. The utility model has advantages by combining a four-leg walker into armrests, so wheelchair users can conveniently carry the walker. This product would provide wheelchair users with some walking abilities unprecedented convenience, such as standing up and walking a short distance without others’ assistance, which in turn wheelchair users could maintain mobility and activity levels.
Industrial Applicability
本新型適用於一般下肢退化的長者或因疾病腿部肌力不足以及協調差者,例如中樞神經損傷者、下肢協調差及腦性麻痹患者等。上述患者多數時間皆需要使用輪椅,並使用四腳助行器短暫行走或站立。
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