ES1240730U - Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility characterized in that it is composed of a support base (2) equipped with wheels (12, 13) on which a fixed support column (5) is supported, connected to another mobile support column (6) that performs a translation movement on said fixed support column (5) by means of an actuator (7). To said mobile support column (6), a seat (8, 9) is attached, almost horizontally and being in a close position thereto; said union is carried out in the central part of the edge near the support so that the patient sits with the chest in front of said support column (5, 6) and with his legs located on both sides of the column of support, on its sides (18). Said support column has a footrest (11) located near the floor, at the opposite end where the device seat (8, 9) is, on the same support column (5, 6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility.

Object of the invention

The mini transfer system for people with reduced mobility object of the invention is extremely compact and especially reliable, for multiple uses and covering the needs of any disabled person.

State of the art

As is known, among the devices for the treatment of people with reduced mobility, transfer systems play a very important role. Normally used in hospitals and nursing homes, transfer systems are devices used to transport people and patients with reduced mobility and / or difficulty getting up.

Such transfer systems are devices that have been extensively tested and are enormously practical, but difficult to handle.

Other different devices that have the same functions but are usually much smaller are the mini transfer systems.

These mini transfer systems allow to lift the person and adapt the seat height.

However, most of these mini transfer systems have notable limitations, especially since their functions are reduced.

Such mini transfer systems can lift the person like a wheelchair with a lift seat. In this type of device, the patient sits with his back supported by a backrest attached to the mobile part of the transfer system, and the height of the seat can also be adjusted. At the bottom of the mini transfer system, a support base is wide enough to prevent the patient from unbalancing the device when leaving or leaving the seat.

The major limitation of these mini transfer systems is due to the position that the patient occupies during the use of such a device, making it incompatible, for example, with the seat of a standard WC, as well as when putting the patient in the bed, in the armchair, in a standard wheelchair or put it in the car.

In fact, all these transfer operations from one place to another must be carried out by qualified personnel who know how to take the patient and control their balance so that they can turn and sit on any surface, such as in a toilet, the seat of the chair wheels, bed, etc.

It has been experienced sitting the patient of the mini transfer system in the opposite direction, that is, from the front, with the lifting part of the equipment in front.

However, the results of these experiments are not yet satisfactory.

One of the reasons for this failure is due, among other things, to the inability of the user to reach the toilet seat and to adjust to its height.

Another reason is that the user is positioned backwards with respect to the mobile part of the transfer system and away from it, being necessary to install protrusions in the support legs much longer externally with respect to the center of gravity of the device, which It makes it impossible for qualified staff to help.

For this to be possible, the size of the transfer system would have to be increased, so it would cease to be a mini transfer system and cease to be transportable.

Standard transfer systems, and even mini transfer systems, do not turn out to be fully transportable, both because of their dimensions, suitable for different purposes, but of large volume, and because once assembled, only expert personnel can disassemble it.

Finally, all the transfer systems mentioned, either due to their volume or the nature of their structure, cannot be considered transportable, and their weight usually exceeds 50 kg, so it is necessary for two people to move it, or disassemble its constituent parts before moving it.

Such transfer systems and / or mini transfer systems are in no way adaptable, in the sense that they cannot be modified and adjusted to different situations, so they present a single standard configuration for all the needs that may arise to the patient. , without the possibility of being able to adapt to the specific situations of the same. Thus, these devices are used identically for all types of users, whatever their complexion, and for all types of transfers, either to the bed, to the armchair, to the bathroom or to the wheelchair.

Therefore, the functionalities and possibilities of use of this type of transfer systems are limited, so several devices with different specific functionalities are needed, in the corresponding number for each activity, in which it is located. In addition, the patient always needs a person to assist him, as these devices cannot be used autonomously at all.

A clear example may be that of a user who must travel to his summer residence; You have to travel a route where you need to use a car or a plane.

In this case, the transfer system you have at home will not be able to use it to get in the car, and the help to get out of the car will not be transportable. In addition, the device for the plane cannot be considered as carry-on luggage, so it cannot be taken to the cabin, which means that you need another device when you arrive at your destination.

Utility of the invention

The utility of the present invention is to make available a mini transfer system that solves one or more of the above-mentioned drawbacks.

Another utility of the present invention is to make available a mini transfer system that solves one or more of the drawbacks known so far.

An important utility of the present invention is to make available a mini transfer system that can be as compact as possible.

Another important utility of the present invention is to make available a mini transfer system that can be transportable.

A utility with great benefit of the present invention is to make available a mini transfer system that can be adapted and / or configured for use in the most common situations.

A productive utility of the present invention is to make available a mini transfer system that can be handled directly by the patient, even if minimally.

Other interesting utilities of the present invention are making available a mini transfer system that can be safe and reliable; that can be easily disassembled; that can be modulable; and that can allow a transfer without losing security or stability.

These and other utilities derive from the mini transfer system object of the present invention taking into account the appended claims.

Exhibition of the invention

It is a mini transfer system for people with reduced mobility consisting of a support base with wheels that supports a fixed support column to which a mobile support column is attached, which performs a translation movement on said support column fixed by an actuator. To said mobile support column is attached, almost horizontally and being in a position close to it, a seat; said union is carried out in the central part of the edge near the support so that the patient sits with the chest in front of said support column, and with his legs located on both sides of the column, on its sides. Said support column has a footrest located near the floor, at the opposite end of the device seat, located on the same support column.

The seat located in the support column allows the patient to place the inner part of their thighs on the sides of the thigh, resting the feet on the footrest, located at the opposite end of the seat, on the same support column.

In this way, the center of gravity of the body of the disabled person is as close as possible to the center of gravity of the support columns, which gives the mini transfer system enough stability, with the minimum support surface of the base delimited

Advantageous characteristics of the invention

Advantageously, the rear support legs of the mini transfer system, those located in the part of the seat and below it, with respect to the upright column, are separated enough to be able to approach a toilet and allow its use to the person with reduced mobility, placing each leg on both sides of the WC. In addition, the mini transfer system is equipped with a practical toilet seat.

Advantageously, the support legs located in the seat part are sufficiently separated so that the device can fit between the wheels of a standard wheelchair and allow the patient to move from the seat of the mini transfer system to the seat of the chair. Wheels and vice versa, easily and without much effort.

Advantageously, the support legs located in the seat part are separated and have a limited height to be able to engage under the floor of a standard car, a wheelchair, a bed or an armchair, in order to be able to move the patient from the Mini transfer system seat to a car seat, wheelchair, bed or armchair and vice versa, easily and without much effort.

Advantageously, the support legs located in the part of the support column are especially positioned outwardly, transversely and with respect to the rear support legs, located in the seat part, in order to counteract and prevent a lateral tipping of the mini transfer system.

Advantageously, the mini transfer system has at the upper end of the support column a pair of cantilever armrests that protrude on both sides, thus preventing the person from becoming unbalanced.

Advantageously, said armrests do not interfere with the lower part of the seat, allowing the latter to be able to approach and position itself according to the needs of the patient, without impeding the lower part of the seat or the support column.

Advantageously, said armrests and the legs of the seat part are quick to install and engage so that it can be easily assembled and disassembled, which allows the mini transfer system to be transported to the support column.

Advantageously, the seat is attached to the support column by means of a quick installation and fixation so that it can be easily changed by the toilet seat and can be disassembled to reduce the size of the device and transport it.

Brief description of the drawings

The technical characteristics of the invention, in accordance with the aforementioned utilities, can be clearly evidenced by the content of the claims indicated below and their advantages are mostly evident in the detailed description below concerning the attached drawings, which represent a purely embodiment Example and non-restrictive, where:

Fig. 1 shows a front perspective view of the mini transfer system object of the invention.

Fig. 2 shows a perspective view different from that shown in fig. one.

Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of the back of the mini transfer system of fig. one.

Fig. 4 shows the mini transfer system of fig. 1 with the seat up.

Fig. 5 shows a side view of the device of fig. 1 with the seat down.

Fig. 6 shows a side view of the device of fig. 4 with the seat raised.

Fig. 7 shows, in an exemplary way, what is stated in fig. 5 clearly observing the profile of the person sitting in the seat positioned at Hmin and with the legs located on the sides of the mobile support column and the feet resting on the footrest located at the back of the support column.

Fig. 8 shows what is stated in fig. 7 with the seat to Hmax.

Fig. 9 shows an exemplary view from above of the mini transfer system object of the invention, clearly highlighting the front ends, lateral and rear of the support column.

Fig. 10 shows, in an exemplary way, the mini transfer system object of the invention with a separate toilet seat, which evidences its quick coupling.

Fig. 11 shows a detail of the fixing device for quick coupling of the seat.

Fig. 12 shows, in an exemplary way, the mini transfer system object of the invention with one of the armrests separated, which demonstrates its rapid assembly.

Fig. 13 shows the mini transfer system object of the invention dismantled and divided into its constituent parts, which evidences its easy transport thanks to its minimum size.

Detailed description of a preferred embodiment

The mini transfer system of the invention is a medical device whose use is suitable when traveling or if the person with reduced mobility is in very small environments that normally do not have personal hygiene or assistive devices. its displacement.

The mini 1 transfer system comprises a base 2 formed by a support by means of a support column that extends with a pair of rear legs 3 and a pair of front legs 4.

The rear legs 3 have at their ends with wheels 12, while the front legs 4 have at their ends another pair of wheels 13.

The support column, to modify the height of the seat 8, is formed by a fixed support column 5, connected to a mobile support column 6, which is moved by translation by means of an actuator 7.

A seat 8, easily removable, is attached to the mobile support column 6.

The junction between the mobile support column 6 and the seat 8 is extremely close, so that the person in the seat 8 is facing front with the chest almost resting on the anterior wall 17 of the mobile support column 6 and with the legs arranged on the sides 18 of said support column, the inner part of the thighs being able to support.

In this posture, the patient can rest the feet on the footrest 11 located above the rear wall 19 of the support column.

Therefore, the center of gravity of the patient's body is as close as possible to the center of gravity of the support column 5, 6, which allows the mini 1 transfer system to have great stability, with a minimum projection of legs 3 and 4 outwards.

This minimum protrusion of the rear legs 3 makes the mini 1 transfer system extremely easy to handle, even in the smallest spaces.

Likewise, the minimum protrusion of the front legs 4 makes the mini transfer system incredibly compact.

The rear legs 3 have sufficient separation to be able to embrace the sides of the toilet bowl or a toilet. This possibility allows the patient accommodated in the toilet seat 9 to be able to approach the WC and adjust the correct height for it.

In addition, the extension of the rear legs 3 is limited as a precaution for the distribution of the weights (that of the mini transfer system and that of the patient), and does not collide with the rear wall of the toilet.

Likewise, the rear legs 3 have a sufficient distance between them to be introduced effortlessly into the space between the wheels of a standard wheelchair.

The front legs 4 are located near the support column, on sides opposed to the side walls 18 to counteract any possible lateral overturning.

To further limit any displacement of the load that may compromise stability, the mini 1 transfer system presents, next to the top of the mobile support column 6, a pair of armrests 10 for lateral containment of the patient.

To make the mini transfer system extremely compact and transportable, said armrests 10, said seat 8 and said rear legs 3 can be easily removed from the device.

Similarly, the parts of this mini transfer system are easily assembled; mounting points 14 allow for quick installation of seat 8 or 9; The mounting points 15 allow quick installation of the armrests 10 and the points 16 are used for mounting the rear legs 3.

To conclude, said mini transfer system, as clearly seen in Figure 13, can be easily disassembled, being able to be transported in any suitcase, given its reduced weight, which facilitates the travel and travel of people with reduced mobility.

A person with reduced mobility can, with this mini 1 transfer system, make any displacement they need, such as going to bed, sitting in an armchair or in a wheelchair, with minimal help, or even without Help from qualified staff.

Claims (9)

1. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility characterized in that it is composed of a support base (2) equipped with wheels (12, 13) on which a fixed support column (5) is supported, connected to another mobile support column (6) that performs a translation movement on said fixed support column (5) by means of an actuator (7). To said mobile support column (6), a seat (8, 9) is attached, almost horizontally and being in a close position thereto; said union is carried out in the central part of the edge near the support so that the patient sits with the chest in front of said support column (5, 6) and with his legs located on both sides of the column of support, on its sides (18). Said support column has a footrest (11) located near the floor, at the opposite end where the device seat (8, 9) is, on the same support column (5, 6). 2. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear support legs (3) of the mini transfer system (1), located in the seat part (8, 9) and which they are below this, with respect to the support column (5, 6), they have enough separation between them to be able to approach, for example, the seat of a toilet, where each leg will be located on each side of it , and taking into account that the device is equipped with a practical toilet seat (9). 3. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear support legs (3), located in the seat part (8, 9), are sufficiently separated to allow coupling between The wheels of a standard wheelchair. 4. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear support legs (3), located in the seat part (8, 9), have sufficient clearance and height to be able to fit under the floor of a standard car, a bed or an armchair. 5. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility according to claim 1, characterized in that the front support legs (4), with respect to the support column (5, 6), have a position mostly exposed to the outside, in a transverse direction and with respect to the rear support legs (3), located in the seat part (8, 9), with the aim of counteracting and preventing a lateral overturn of the mini transfer system (1). 6. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility according to claim 1, characterized in that it has on the upper end of the support column (5, 6) a pair of cantilever armrests (10) protruding on both sides , thus preventing the person from becoming unbalanced. 7. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said armrests (10) are located above the seat (8, 9). 8. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility according to claims 2 and 6, characterized in that said armrests (10) and said rear legs (3) are of quick installation and coupling at their respective mounting points for the armrests ( 15) and the hind legs (16). 9. Mini travel transfer system for people with reduced mobility according to claim 1, characterized in that the seat (8, 9) is connected to the support column by means of a quick installation and anchoring at the corresponding mounting points (14 ).