DE102005006108A1 - Wrap-in blanket for occupant of wheelchair, comprising particular features for use by people with different kinds of disabilities - Google Patents

Abstract

The device is assembled of an upper part (A) to be positioned on top of and partly wrapped around the abdomen and the thighs of the user, a lower part (B) to be wrapped around the lower legs and a segment to be folded around the feet (C). The lower part (B) can be specifically shaped for a person with only one leg or with one of the legs not capable to bend. A pocket (4) on the upper part (A) can be used for the accommodation of the blanket when not in use. There could also be two pockets (4) to be used as a hand-warming muff.

Description

The invention is an improvement of my patent of 17.12.1998 DE 198 58 288 C2 Wheelchair blanket and application form filed on 10.7.2003 with the number 103 31 165.3 Wheelchair changing blanket.

It has been found to be different in leg position no optimal protection guaranteed is. For some disabilities, the legs may not be in parallel Attitude to be put. It also happens that the legs are stretched or at the same time one leg stretched, the other against it is angled. In the cases mentioned, the wheelchair-wrapped blanket can not be used.

• – Teil (A) schützt den Bauchbereich bis zu den Knien,
• – Teil (B) schützt die Beine ab Kniehöhe bis Knöchel,
• – Teil (C) schützt die Füße, Modell 1 eignet sich für die parallele Beinstellung. Modell 2 ist bei unterschiedlicher Beinstellung erforderlich.

The present wrap blanket II is a modification consisting primarily of three parts (A, B, C).

• - Part (A) protects the abdominal area to the knees,
• - Part (B) protects the legs from knee height to ankle,
• - Part (C) protects the feet, Model 1 is suitable for the parallel leg position. Model 2 is required for different leg positions.

To illustrate the improvements, the drawings will be model 1 and 2, as well as the detailed sketches A1 - A3 directed.

Part (A) for models (1, 2)

• - Here are the back parts ( 1 ) fixed behind the back. The side parts ( 2 ) are placed laterally under the thighs so that the seat remains free.

On the basis of the sketches (A1, A2, A3) are the most diverse possibilities, pockets ( 4 ), which serve to accommodate personal belongings, recognizable.

A1 ) The pocket ( 4 ) is with upper engagement ( 5 ) and two bands ( 6 ), which are attached to the left and right on the inside, attached.

A1a ) If there is no need for the blanket II, the inside of the bag ( 4 ) carded outwards. The rest of the fabric (parts A, B, C) can easily be stored in this bag ( 4 ).
With the help of the two bands ( 6 ), which are now outside, the bag ( 4 ) are attached to the wheelchair.
This variant requires a zipper or other suitable locking system to be used from the inside and outside to prevent the intervention ( 5 ) close. This variant is mainly used for thinner fabrics.

A2 ) and A3 ) Depending on the degree of disability, pockets ( 4 ) are mounted with different intervention possibility. A pocket ( 4 ) A2 ) with lateral interventions ( 5 ) or A3 ) two separate pockets ( 4 ) with intervention ( 5 ) from above.

This variant is mainly used for thicker fabrics, so that the pockets ( 4 ) serve as cold protection of the hands.

at Any pocket model can Zippers or other locking systems be used.

Part B) for models (1, 2)

This part of the blanket II is in knee height ( 3 ) are connected to Part A by a zipper or other suitable connection system so that Part A and Part B can be tailored to needs and replaced depending on disability.

The calf part ( 7 ) is wrapped around the legs (Model 1) or around each leg individually (Model 2) and with velcro ( 10 ) or another suitable locking system. The calf parts ( 7 ) are on the edges ( 8th ) provided with a hem in which a cord ( 11 ) with a stopper ( 9 ) or a rubber band can work. In this way it is also possible here to adjust the width individually.

Part C) for models (1, 2)

This part of the wrap blanket II can be worn at ankle height ( 14 ) are connected to part B by a zipper or other suitable connection system, so that the feet are protected from rain and cold.

It is a kind of bag ( 13 ), into which the tiptoes are put. The fabric can not slip so.

The lower edge ( 12 ) is provided with an elastic band or a drawstring, so you can adjust the width individually.

Claims (1)

Wickeldecke II for wheelchair users, especially for different disabilities and Be conditions that are made of suitable materials for protection in different weather conditions, characterized in that: • that the blanket II consists of three parts (A, B, C) (see picture) • that the seating position is in and out of the wheelchair must not be changed • that the part (A) is suitable for model 1 and model 2 • that the part (A) protects the belly and thighs and can not slip • that the part (A) for the protection of the hands or to accommodate • that the part (A) can be connected at knee height to part (B) through a zipper or other suitable connection system • that the part (B) can be adjusted according to desire and disability • that the Part (B) in model 1 is intended for parallel legging • that parts (B) in model 2 are intended for different leg positions • that only a part (B) in model 2 is also suitable for • One-legged part (B) can be connected at ankle height to part (C) through a zipper or other suitable connection system • Part (C) is a type of bag into which the feet are placed