ES1260935U - Protective device attachable to a wheelchair with object container and bag (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Protective device that can be attached to a wheelchair with a container for objects and a bag, designed so that the user is protected, on the one hand, from inclement weather and possible infections by airborne virus transmission, characterized by consisting of a supporting structure (1), parallelepipedic, formed by rods or tubes crimped by three-branch connectors (2) including two vertical insertion bars (3), which are inserted into telescopic supports (4), also vertical, integral with the structure of the chair by means of flanges (5) that, in addition, incorporates two support brackets (6), all complemented with a transparent laminar module (9) of cylindrical shape, front opening and locking by means of a sliding sleeve (17), with means of closing on itself, two folding areas (11), side and two windows (15), rear, protected with flexible bristle curtains (16), which give way to the handles (8) of the chair, leaving the wholetopped off by a cover (12), having a lower protector (13), supported by auxiliary rods (1.1) joined to the chair structure by means of flanges (5), having as complementary equipment a container of objects (14) and a bag (18). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Protective device attachable to a wheelchair with container for objects and bag Technical object of the invention

The present invention refers to a protection device that can be attached to any wheelchair in order for the user to move, by their own means or with an assistant, being protected, on the one hand, from inclement weather, such as cold , rain, snow, etc. and in addition to the possible contagions by virus transmission through direct contacts, drops in suspension or aerosols. The device is removable and foldable to store and transport it in a bag or backpack and can be easily attached to the chair. A small container of objects is added due to the frequent need for medicines and various objects to attend emergencies of wheelchair users.

Technical sector to which the invention relates

The invention that is presented affects the Sector of Current Needs of Life, section of Health, Protection, Entertainment in the paragraph of Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Hygiene of the International Patent Classification. From an industrial point of view, it affects the manufacture of accessories for wheelchairs, of all kinds, those used by people with some type of locomotive disability.

Background of the invention

Various proprietary solutions are known designed to protect wheelchair users from inclement weather for both manually driven and motorized ones.

There are also solutions for the protection of babies or young children who move in chairs pushed by their mothers or caregivers.

Some are very simple and do not even fit on the chair but on the user himself, partially or totally covering it as a raincoat with hood and sleeves.

One of them is entitled "Adapted and improved blanket for wheelchairs" with patent number ES-1257098 U and application number U 202000423 which is a garment usable in a wheelchair or in outdoor shows.

The one registered with the application number U 201031234 and patent number ES 1073861 U entitled "Waterproof device for wheelchairs", describes a motorized device with a series of arches with axis of rotation close to the back of the armrests. so that the user himself, without the need for help, can deploy the protection when he deems it necessary due to rain, cold or any other circumstance that causes discomfort.

The invention described in this document has the same purpose in terms of serving as protection against cold, rain, snow, wind or similar inclement weather, but the inventor has especially thought about protecting the user against possible contagions that are causing so many misfortunes. the pandemic that is now widely suffered resulting of special danger because the virus is transmitted by simple contacts, close positions or through the air that carries small droplets or aerosols. The object container allows a respirator or various medicines to be stored inside it to attend to possible emergencies.

No device is known to the applicant that solves the technical problem raised in a similar way to the device claimed in the present specification. Summary description of the invention

As indicated at the beginning of the document, the invention refers to a device designed to protect the user both from inclement weather and from possible airborne or contact infections.

The device of the invention consists of the following main parts:

- The supporting structure

- The transparent laminar module

- The cover

- Various accessories

The supporting structure is made up of a series of rods or tubes that are interlocked, constituting a straight parallelepipedic figure with means of attachment and immobilization on the wheelchair. It is easily assembled and disassembled, occupying a minimum volume in the disassembled state that can be stored in a bag for transport and storage.

The transparent laminar module is the one that constitutes the true side protection as it completely surrounds the chair. It is connected to the supporting structure by means of pressure clamp type crimps so it is assembled and disassembled with total ease. It resembles the lateral surface of a straight prism and can be stored or transported rolled up on itself. The closure of the surface is carried out with means of the Velcro® type, using linear magnets or preferably, quick-closing devices.

The cover tightly closes the upper part in such a way that the body of the user is sufficiently protected.

It is placed in a final phase by coupling it as an independent cover or as a folding type without ruling out waterproof zippers solutions in alternative embodiments.

The protection of the legs is made with a sheet identical to that of the transparent laminar module that is held with pressure clips that are crimped on rods that extend from points of the chair frame near the armrests to the footrests. The accessories, in addition to the object container and the transport bag, are a series of elements that complement the general device, such as the side windows to remove the hands in order to reach the drive ring and the brushes that close the holes. where the handles of the chair that the caregiver handles protrude.

Brief description of the drawings

Seven figures are included, which are considered sufficient for the correct interpretation of the invention.

Figure 1

It shows the view of a wheelchair seen from the rear in which the supporting structure of the protection device of the invention has been exclusively fitted. The following elements are noted:

1. - Supporting structure

1.1.- Auxiliary rod

2. - Three-branch connector

3. - Insertion bar

4. - Telescopic support

5. - Flange

6. - Support bracket

7. - Chair structure

8. - Handle

Figure 2

It shows the side view of the wheelchair with the supporting structure attached, pointing out the same elements in the previous figure.

Figure 3

This figure shows, in a schematic way, the beginning of the coupling of the supporting structure on the telescopic supports previously mounted on the wheelchair.

Figure 4

It shows a side view of the wheelchair in which the transparent laminar module has been mounted on the supporting structure and the lower protector.

9.- Transparent laminar module

10.- Quick closing

11.- Folding area

12.- Cover

13.- Lower protector

13.1.- Pressure clamp

14.- Object container

Figure 5

It shows the rear view of the wheelchair with the same elements of the previous figure.

15. - Window

16. - Flexible bristle curtain

Figure 6

In this figure the device of the invention is in the situation that facilitates the access and exit of the user from the chair. Front door open, bottom guard removed, and cover released and hanging from the rear.

17. - Sliding sleeve

Figure 7

It shows, schematically, the elements of the protection device disassembled and placed in a bag for transport or storage.

18. - Bag

Detailed explanation of embodiments of the invention

Protective device that can be attached to a wheelchair with a container for objects and a bag (Figs. 1 to 7) designed for the user to move, by their own means or with an assistant, being protected, on the one hand, from inclement weather , such as cold, rain, snow, etc. and advantageously of the possible contagions by virus transmission, having a container of objects for possible medical emergencies.

In an embodiment preferred by its inventor, it consists of a supporting structure (1), a transparent laminar module (9), a lower protector (13), a cover (12), an object container (14) , a bag (18) and various complementary accessories.

The supporting structure (1) is formed by a series of rods or tubes that are interlocked by means of three-branch connectors (2) constituting a straight parallelepipedic figure that in the two rear vertical tubes, incorporates insertion bars (3) joined together by welding, flanging or any other procedure. This arrangement is represented in (Figs. 1 and 2) where a wheelchair is shown in rear and side views in which it can be seen that at various points of the chair structure (7) two telescopic supports have been mounted (4), in a substantially vertical position, secured with flanges (5) and two support brackets (6), close to the front part of the armrests.

From the front points of the chair structure (See Figs. 1 and 2) to the footrests, two auxiliary rods (1.1) are mounted that serve to fix the lower protector, as will be described in greater detail later.

This arrangement of the indicated elements allows the supporting structure (1) to be coupled to the chair as can be seen in (Fig. 3) where the beginning of said coupling is suggested so that the insertion bars (3) are insert them into the corresponding telescopic supports (4). When the supporting structure has lowered all that allows the configuration of insert bars and supports, the front part is secured in the support brackets (6) where the rods of the supporting structure (1) engage with a slight pressure.

The transparent laminar module (9) is formed by a continuous sheet of transparent plastic of small thickness, which is mounted on the bearing structure completely surrounding it, as a lateral surface of a cylinder, closing on itself, preferably, by means of quick closures. (10) although alternatively others are used based on velcro® tapes, linear magnets, brackets or any other means.

The transparent laminar module (9) is fastened to the supporting structure by means of pressure clamp-type devices, automatic devices, hooks or similar means, arranging folding areas (11) on the sides so that the user of the chair can remove hands and forearms and push themselves by himself when he does not enjoy a caregiver. At the back there are two windows (15) to give way to the handles (8) of the chair, said windows (15) being protected by means of flexible bristle curtains (16).

The upper part of the transparent laminar module (9) is closed with a cover (12) that is made of waterproof flexible fabric, not necessarily transparent, which completely covers said module, presenting a line of bending through the upper rear rod of the supporting structure. (1) and adjusting perimeter by means of an elastic cord, velcro® tape, zipper or similar solution.

This general arrangement of the elements of the invention provides good protection to the wheelchair user except for the legs and feet. To achieve total protection, the inventor has provided the assembly of a lower protection (13) that, using the same type of transparent sheet, is held by pressure clamps (13.1) that are inserted into the auxiliary rods (1.1) such as can be seen in (Fig. 4).

So that the user can move freely, both when accessing the chair and when leaving it, the opening of the front part of the transparent laminar module (9), the removal of the lower protection (13) and the lowering of the the cover (12) towards the rear, as shown in (Fig. 6), in which it can be seen that the front door is kept in position after having moved the sliding sleeve (17) that prevents the closing.

The user has a container for objects (14), which is hung from the supporting structure (1), where medicines or certain devices for emergencies can be stored, such as a respirator, a tension meter or any other, depending on the requirements of your health.

In a second embodiment, the telescopic supports (4) are mounted in a horizontal position, integral with the tubes of the armrests of the chair, in which case the insertion bars (3) are attached to the horizontal rods or tubes. , sides, bottom of the supporting structure (1).

The protection device is completely removable with the possibility of rolling the transparent sheets on themselves and inserting them in a bag (18) or backpack, inserting rods and other accessories in the internal hole as indicated in (Fig. 7).

Finally, the inventor, in a third embodiment, proposes to fix the supporting structure (1), the telescopic supports (4), the auxiliary rods and the transparent sheets permanently on the chair, in such a way that all the elements connecting elements such as pressure clamps, cable ties, hooks, etc. are replaced by welds or irreversible joints.

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive so that an expert in the field can understand the scope and advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and put into practice its object. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to preferred embodiments thereof, so that it may be susceptible to modifications provided that this does not affect or imply any alteration of the foundation of said invention. That is to say, the terms in which this preferred description of the invention has been set forth should always be taken broadly and not limitatively.

Claims (5)

1. Protective device that can be attached to a wheelchair with a container for objects and a bag, designed so that the user is protected, on the one hand, from inclement weather and possible infections by airborne virus transmission, characterized by consisting of a supporting structure (1), parallelepipedic, formed by rods or tubes crimped by connectors with three branches (2) including two insertion bars (3), vertical, which are inserted in telescopic supports (4), also vertical, integral with the structure of the chair by means of flanges (5) that, in addition, incorporates two support brackets (6), all complemented with a transparent laminar module (9) of cylindrical shape, front opening and locking by means of a sliding sleeve (17), with means of closing on itself, two folding areas (11), lateral and two windows (15), rear, protected with flexible bristle curtains (16), which give way to the handles (8) of the chair, leaving the set topped by a cover (12), having a lower protector (13), supported by auxiliary rods (1.1) joined to the structure of the chair by means of flanges (5), having as complementary equipment a container of objects (14) and a bag (18). 2. Protective device that can be attached to a wheelchair with a container for objects and a bag, according to claim 1, characterized in that the transparent laminar module (9) is fastened to the supporting structure (1) by means of pressure clamp-type devices, automatic, hooks or similar media. 3. Protective device that can be attached to a wheelchair with a container for objects and a bag, according to the first and second claims, characterized in that the closing means are preferably quick closures (10), Velcro® tapes, linear magnets, brackets or the like. . 4. Protection device attachable to a wheelchair with container for objects and bag, according to claim one, characterized in that the cover (12) is made of waterproof fabric with perimeter fastening on the transparent laminar module (9) by means of an elastic cord, velcro tape ®, zipper or similar solution that allows it to be folded back. 5. Protective device that can be attached to a wheelchair with a container for objects and a bag, according to the first claim, characterized in that the supports (4) are of the monobloc type and are mounted in a horizontal position, secured to the armrest support tubes of the chair and the Insertion bars (3) are mounted integral with the horizontal, lateral, lower rods or tubes of the supporting structure (1).