JP2015173770A - Walking aid - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an easy-to-use walking aid.
SOLUTION: One frame 1, another frame 2, front wheels 4, 4, rear wheels 11, 11, and handles 8, 8 are provided. One frame 1 includes a pair of vertical members 1a, 1a and vertical members. The other frame 2 has a pair of vertical members 2a and 2a and a connecting member 2b that connects the vertical members, and the front wheels 4 and 4 are lower parts of one frame 1. The rear wheels 11 and 11 are attached to the lower part of the other frame 2, the handles 8 and 8 are attached to the upper part of one frame 1, and the vertical members 2 a and 2 a of the other frame 2. There is a space 13 in which one frame 1 and the front wheels 4 and 4 of another walking aid 22 can be inserted.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a walking aid that assists the elderly and the like in walking.

  Conventionally, walking aids have been used to assist elderly people with weak legs in walking and shopping. There are various types of walking aids depending on the person who uses them and their uses, but each has its merits and demerits, and those that are easy for everyone to use are required.

  In view of the circumstances described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a user-friendly walking aid.

  In order to achieve the above object, a walking aid according to the first aspect of the present invention includes one frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a handle, and the one frame includes a pair of vertical members and a vertical member. The other frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, and the rear wheel is It is attached to the lower part of the other frame, the handle is attached to the upper part of one frame, and a space in which one frame and the front wheel of another walking aid can be inserted is provided between the vertical members of the other frame. It is characterized by being.

  The walking aid according to the second aspect of the present invention includes one frame, the other frame, the front wheel, the rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion, and the one frame connects the pair of vertical members and the vertical members. The other frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, and the rear wheel is the lower part of the other frame. The handle is attached to the upper part of one frame, the vertical member of one frame is inclined so as to fall back, and the storage portion is provided between the vertical members of one frame. It is a parallelogram in a side view.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, a walking aid includes one frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion, and the one frame connects a pair of vertical members and the vertical members. The other frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, and the rear wheel is the lower part of the other frame. The handle is attached to the upper part of one frame, and the storage part is supported by a connecting material laid between the vertical members of one frame and a connecting material laid between the vertical members of the other frame. The weight can be freely attached to the bottom surface of the storage portion.

  A walking aid according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes one frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, a seat portion, and a rising assist portion. The one frame includes a pair of vertical members and vertical members. The other frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, and the rear wheel is the other The handle is attached to the upper part of one of the frames, and the rising auxiliary part is provided above the seat part.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a walking aid includes one frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion, and the one frame connects a pair of vertical members and the vertical members. The other frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, and the rear wheel is the lower part of the other frame. The handle is attached to the upper part of one frame, and one frame of another walking aid can be inserted between the vertical members of the other frame, and one of the two walking aids can be inserted. In the space between the vertical members of the frame, the storage unit, the handle and the front wheel of the first walking aid are stored.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a walking aid includes one frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion, and the one frame connects a pair of vertical members and the vertical members. The other frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, and the rear wheel is the lower part of the other frame. The handle is attached to the upper part of one of the frames, and the storage part is provided in front of the connecting material of the one and the other frame, and is crushed in the front-rear direction. To do.

  The walking aid according to claim 7 includes one frame, the other frame, the front wheel, the rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion, and the one frame connects the pair of vertical members and the vertical members. The other frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, and the rear wheel is the lower part of the other frame. The handle is attached to the upper part of one frame, and the vertical member of one frame is inclined so that it falls down to the rear side, and the handle and the storage part are approximately the same size as the diameter of the front wheel. It is characterized by projecting backward from the vertical member of one frame.

  In the walking aid according to the first aspect of the present invention, a space in which one frame and the front wheel of another walking aid can be inserted is provided between the vertical members of the other frame. It can be stacked in the front-rear direction and is easy to use. Further, the distance between the front wheels is narrower than the distance between the rear wheels, so that the space is compact.

  The walking aid according to the invention described in claim 2 is inclined so that the vertical member of one frame falls to the rear side, and the storage portion is provided between the vertical members of one frame, and is parallel in a side view. Since it is a quadrilateral, a plurality of walking aids can be stacked in the front-rear direction while securing a storage section for storing luggage, which is convenient. In addition, it is easy to walk because the front foot does not hit the storage section.

  The walking aid according to the invention described in claim 3 is supported by the connecting member constructed between the vertical members of one frame and the connecting member constructed between the vertical members of the other frame. A weight can be freely attached to the bottom surface, and the center of gravity is lowered by attaching a weight to the bottom surface of the storage portion, so that traveling is stable and convenient.

  The walking assist device according to the invention described in claim 4 has a rising assist portion provided above the seat portion, so that when standing up from the seated position, it is easy to stand up by grasping the rising assist portion, and it is easy to use. .

  The walking aid according to the invention of claim 5 can insert one frame of another walking aid between the vertical members of the other frame, and between the vertical members of one frame of the two walking aids. Since the storage unit, handle, and front wheel of the first walking aid are stored in the space, a plurality of walking aids can be efficiently stacked in the front-rear direction, which is easy to use.

  The walking aid according to the invention described in claim 6 has a storage portion provided in front of the connecting material of the one and the other frame, and is crushed in the front-rear direction, thereby securing a storage portion for storing the luggage. However, a plurality of walking aids can be stacked in the front-rear direction, which is easy to use.

  The walking aid according to the invention of claim 7 has a plurality of walking aids in the front-rear direction, with the handle and the storage portion projecting rearward from the vertical member of one frame by substantially the same size as the diameter of the front wheel. It can be efficiently stacked and is easy to use. In addition, since the vertical member of one frame is inclined so as to fall back, it is easy to walk without falling forward even if the weight is applied to the handle.

(A) is a front view of the walking aid according to the first embodiment of the present invention, (b) is a side view of the walking aid, and (c) is a plan view of the walking aid. It is the perspective view seen from the diagonal front of the walking aid. It is the perspective view seen from the diagonal back of the walking aid. It is a side view which shows the use condition of the walking aid, and shows a state when walking. It is a side view which shows the use condition of the same walking aid, Comprising: The state when resting is shown. It is a side view showing the state where a plurality of the walking aids were stacked in the front-rear direction. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the circumference of a front wheel, (a) shows the state where a stopper was projected, and (b) shows the state where a stopper was retracted. It is a perspective view which shows the station for storing the walking aid. It is the perspective view seen from the diagonally forward of the walking aid which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view seen from the diagonal back of the walking aid. It is a perspective view showing the state where a plurality of the walking aids were stacked in the front-rear direction.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1-3 has shown 1st Embodiment of the walk assistance tool 22 which concerns on this invention. The walking aid 22 includes one frame 1 and the other frame 2 that are arranged to cross each other, and the one frame 1 connects a pair of left and right vertical members 1a and 1a and the lower ends of the vertical members 1a and 1a. The other frame 2 has a pair of left and right vertical members 2a and 2a and a horizontal member 2b that connects the upper ends of the vertical members 2a and 2a. The one and the other frames 1 and 2 are formed of square pipes made of metal such as aluminum, and one square pipe may be bent into a U-shape (the other frame 2), and three corners. The pipes may be connected by welding or the like to form a U shape (one frame 1).
The left and right vertical members 1a, 1a of one frame 1 are straight and inclined so as to fall back. The left and right vertical members 2a, 2a of the other frame 2 are arranged outside the left and right vertical members 1a, 1a of the one frame 1, and are inclined so as to be straight and fall forward. The intersecting portions 3 of the first and second frames 1 and 2 may be fixed by welding or the like, or the walking aid 22 can be folded by being pivotally attached to the left and right axis.

Left and right front wheels 4 and 4 are attached to the lower part of one frame 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the front wheel 4 is rotatably attached to a wheel holder 5 by an axle 6, and the wheel holder 5 is attached to lower surfaces of both end portions of the horizontal member 1 b of one frame 1 by vertical shafts 7. Therefore, the front wheel 4 can turn around the vertical axis 7. The front wheel 4 has a diameter of 180 mm or more and a width of 28 mm or more, and satisfies the JIS standard and SG mark standard for walking assistance vehicles (the same applies to the rear wheel 11).
On the upper part of one frame 1, left and right handles 8, 8 are provided protruding rearward. As shown in FIG. 1B, each handle 8 is attached to the upper end of a bar 9 inserted into the vertical member 1a of one frame 1 from above, and the operating portion 33 is operated to operate the protruding length of the bar 9. By adjusting the height, the height of the handle 8 can be adjusted. A brake operation lever 10 is provided under the handle 8.

Left and right rear wheels 11 and 11 are attached to the lower part of the other frame 2. The left and right rear wheels 11 are rotatably attached to the outer surface of the lower end portion of the vertical member 2a of the other frame 2 by an axle 12. The rear wheel 11 is provided with a brake mechanism that works in conjunction with the operation of the brake operation lever 10.
As described above, the left and right vertical members 2a, 2a of the other frame 2 are disposed outside the left and right vertical members 1a, 1a of the one frame 1, and the rear wheels 11, 11 are arranged on the other frame. Since the left and right vertical members 2a and 2a are attached to the outer surfaces of the left and right vertical members 2a and 2a, a wide space 13 is formed between the left and right vertical members 2a and 2a of the other frame 2 (see FIGS. 1C and 3). The handles 8 are positioned above the space 13.
The vertical members 2a and 2a of the other frame 2 are inclined at a gentler angle than the vertical members 1a and 1a of the one frame 1, and the lower ends of the vertical members 2a and 2a of the other frame 2 are handles 8 and 8 respectively. Thus, the rear wheels 11 and 11 are disposed rearward of the handles 8 and 8, and the distance between the front wheels 4 and 4 and the rear wheels 11 and 11 is widened.

  FIG. 4 shows a state when walking using the walking aid 22. As described above, the other frame 2 to which the rear wheels 11, 11 are attached has a U shape with the lower side open, and a wide space 13 is formed between the left and right vertical members 2 a, 2 a of the other frame 2. Since the rear wheels 11 and 11 are disposed further outside of the vertical members 2a and 2a, the other frame 2 and the rear wheels 11 and 11 do not get in the way when walking and are easy to walk. Even a person with weak legs can walk in peace by putting his body in the space 13 and walking with a short stride. In addition, since the handles 8 and 8 are located between the front wheels 4 and 4 and the rear wheels 11 and 11, the front wheels 4 and 4 do not float even when the weight is applied to the handles 8 and 8, and the vehicle runs stably. it can. In addition, since the distance between the front wheels 4 and 4 is narrower than the distance between the rear wheels 11 and 11, it is compact and easy to handle.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the walking aid 22 includes a storage unit 14 for storing luggage. The storage portion 14 is disposed between the left and right vertical members 1a, 1a of one frame 1 at a position lower than the intersection 3 of the one and other frames 1, 2, and is the same as the vertical members 1a, 1a of the one frame 1. It has a parallelogram shape in a side view having a front surface 15 and a rear surface 16 which are inclined at an angle, a horizontal top surface 17 and a bottom surface 18, and right and left side surfaces 19 and 19. The storage portion 14 includes a cross member 20 laid between the left and right vertical members 1 a and 1 a of one frame 1, a cross member 21 laid between the left and right vertical members 2 a and 2 a of the other frame 2, and one frame. 1 is supported by a lower horizontal member 1b.
The handle 8 and the storage portion 14 project rearward from the vertical member 1 a of one frame 1 by the same size as the diameter of the front wheel 4.

  As described above, since the storage portion 14 has a parallelogram shape when viewed from the side, the foot that has been put forward during walking does not hit the storage portion 14 and is easy to walk. Moreover, stacking efficiency can be improved when stacking the plurality of walking aids 22, 22,. Furthermore, the handle 8 and the storage portion 14 protrude rearward from the vertical member 1a of one frame 1 by the same dimension as the diameter of the front wheel 4, so that the walking aids for front and rear to the minimum dimension (diameter of the front wheel 4) are provided. Stacking can be performed by bringing 22 and 22 close to each other.

  The top surface 17 of the storage unit 14 is a lid that can be opened in a hinged manner upward, and the luggage can be taken into and out of the storage unit 14 by opening the lid. In addition, the top surface 17 of the storage unit 14 also serves as a seat, and as shown in FIG. At this time, the transverse member 2b of the other frame 2 is a backrest, and a cushion 23 is attached to the transverse member 2b so that it does not hurt even if it hits the back. In addition, since the top surface 17 of the storage unit 14 serves as a seat and a lid of the storage unit 14, the lid does not open when sitting on the seat, so the luggage in the storage unit 14 is stolen during a break. It is excellent in crime prevention.

  Further, the walking aid 22 includes rising assist portions 24 and 24 so that the walking assist device 22 can easily stand up when standing up from a state of sitting on the top surface 17 (seat portion) of the storage portion 14. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the rising auxiliary portions 24, 24 are bars that protrude backward from the vertical members 1 a, 1 a of one frame 1 at a position higher than the intersection of one frame 1 and the other frame 2. It is provided in the shape. The rise assisting parts 24, 24 are provided above the height of the thigh and almost the same as the position of the elbow or below the position of the elbow when sitting on the top surface 17 (seat part) of the storage part 14. It is effective. As shown in FIG. 5, when standing up from the state of sitting on the top surface 17 (seat portion) of the storage portion 14, it is possible to easily stand up by grasping the rising assist portions 24, 24. Further, at the time of a break, the rising assistance parts 24, 24 also serve as armrests.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a weight 25 can be attached to the bottom surface 18 of the storage portion 14. Although the specific attachment method of the weight 25 is not specifically limited, For example, the weight 25 can be attached by arrange | positioning from the upper part in the bottom part in the accommodating part 14. FIG. As the weight 25, for example, a metal plate or a sand bag can be used. Since the walking aid 22 is provided at a low position and the center of gravity is lowered by attaching a weight 25 to the bottom surface 18 of the housing 14, the running aid is stable and easy to use.

  This walking aid 22 is provided with a space 13 between the left and right vertical members 2a, 2a of the other frame 2, so that one frame 1 and the front wheel 4 of another walking aid 22 are provided in the space 13 from the rear. , 4 can be stacked to stack a plurality of walking aids 22, 22,... In the front-rear direction, as shown in FIG. In the stacked state, in the space 26 between the vertical members 1a and 1a of one frame 1 of the two walking aids 22a and 22b, the storage portion 14, the handle 8 and the front wheel 4 of the first walking aid 22a are placed. .., So that stacking efficiency is high, and a plurality of walking aids 22, 22,... Can be stored in a narrow space.

  When the walking aid 22 is stacked with another walking aid 22 in the front, or when the walking aid 22 is pulled out, the front wheel 4 turns to the other frame of the other walking aid 22 when the front wheel 4 turns. There is a risk that it will be in contact with 2nd grade and it will be difficult to put in and out smoothly. In order to solve this problem, the walking aid 22 is provided with a stopper 27 for restricting the turning of the front wheel 4 at the lower ends of the left and right vertical members 1a, 1a of one frame 1, as shown in FIG. . As shown in FIG. 7A, by making the stopper 27 project, the stopper 27 abuts against the wheel holder 5 and the turning of the front wheel 4 is restricted, so that the insertion and withdrawal associated with stacking can be performed smoothly. At the time of walking, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the front wheel 4 freely turns by retracting the stopper 27. The stopper 27 can be moved in and out by operating an operation portion (not shown) provided so as to be slidable along the vertical member 1 a of one frame 1.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a station 28 that houses a plurality of the walking aids 22. The station 28 includes a pair of guide bars 29 and 29 for guiding both sides of the walking aid 22 and a pair of front wheels raised from the ground at the same pitch as the inner dimensions of the left and right front wheels 4 and 4 of the walking aid 22. There are regulation rails 30, 30.
When the walking aid 22 is put in and out of the station 28, the front wheels 4, 4 are restricted from turning by the front wheel restricting rails 30, 30, so that the front wheels 4, 4 are not provided without the stopper 27 described above. Prevents collisions and can be taken in and out smoothly.

As described above, the walking aid 22 has a distance between the left and right vertical members 1a and 1a of one frame 1 between the left and right vertical members 2a and 2a of the other frame 2 to which the rear wheels 11 and 11 are attached. Since the space 13 wider than the distance between the left and right front wheels 4 and 4 is provided, it is easy to walk and one frame 1 and the front wheels 4 and 4 of another walking aid 22 are inserted into the space 13 from behind. By doing so, a plurality of walking aids 22, 22,... Can be stacked in the front-rear direction, which is easy to use. In addition, since the walking aid 22 includes the storage portion 14 in which luggage can be put, convenience is improved and stacking efficiency can be improved by forming the storage portion 14 in a parallelogram shape in a side view. It is possible and does not get in the way when the storage part 14 walks. Further, since the top surface 17 of the storage unit 14 serves as a lid and a seat for the storage unit 14, if you are tired from walking, you can rest on the storage unit 14 and rest on the baggage in the storage unit 14 at that time. There is no worry of being stolen. Furthermore, since the walking assist tool 22 includes the rising assist portions 24 and 24, the user can easily stand up by placing the hand on the rising assist portions 24 and 24. The walking aid 22 is excellent in design and easy to manufacture because the structures of the frames 1 and 2 are linear and simple.
The walking aid 22 is a U-shaped frame in which one frame 1 is connected to the lower ends of a pair of vertical members 1a, 1a by a horizontal horizontal member 1b, and the other frame 2 is a pair of vertical members 2a. , 2a is a U-shaped frame in which the upper end portions of the two U-shaped frames are connected by a horizontal transverse member 2b, and has a simple configuration in which these two U-shaped frames 1 and 2 are combined, and the transverse member. 1b, 2b has an excellent arrangement such as a backrest at the time of a break and a mounting member for the storage portion 14 (and a second storage portion 31 described later). Further, by installing horizontal cross members 20 and 21 between the vertical members 1a and 1a of one frame 1 and between the vertical members 2a and 2a of the other frame 2, the storage portion 14 is attached and the seat portion 17 is attached. While supporting the rigidity of the frame.
As described above, the walking aid 22 is easy to walk, has a storage portion 14 for storing luggage, and a seat portion for sitting on a break, and is compact and easy to handle. In addition, the storage efficiency is excellent, so it is suitable for public use. For example, by providing a station 28 as shown in FIG. 8 at some place in the city so that it can be freely used or returned, the elderly can go out.

9 and 10 show a second embodiment of the walking aid 22 according to the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that it is in front of the lateral members 1b and 2b of the one and other frames 1 and 2 separately from the storage portion 14 provided below the intersection 3 of the one and other frames 1 and 2. The second storage unit 31 is provided. The second storage portion 31 is formed of a fabric knitted with synthetic fiber and has flexibility and resilience, and is attached to the lateral members 1b and 2b of the one and the other frames 1 and 2. is there. An opening 32 for taking in and out the luggage is provided at the top.
Similarly to the first embodiment, the walking aid 22 of the present embodiment can be stacked in the front-rear direction, and the second storage portion 31 is crushed in the front-rear direction at that time (see FIG. 11). ) No stacking problems. When the walking aid 22 is separated from the stacked state, the second storage unit 31 is restored to its original shape. As described above, since the second storage unit 31 is provided, a large amount of luggage can be carried, which is convenient for shopping.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Specific shapes, materials, and the like of the frames 1 and 2 and the storage units 14 and 31 can be changed as appropriate. The connecting members 1b, 2b, 20, 21 for connecting the vertical members 1a, 2a of the first and second frames 1 and 2 are not limited to pipes that are installed horizontally, but are mesh-like plates or X-shaped. It is also possible to construct a cross, and the position where the connecting material is provided can be changed as appropriate. The storage parts 14 and 31, the seat part, and the rising assist part 24 are not essential and can be omitted. The walking aid of the present invention includes all those that assist walking of elderly people and the like, and generally include walking vehicles, walking assistance vehicles, silver cars, and the like.

1 One frame 1a Vertical member of one frame 1b Horizontal member (connecting material) of one frame
2 Other frame 2a Vertical member of the other frame 2b Horizontal member of the other frame (connecting material)
3 Intersection 4 Front wheel 8 Handle 11 Rear wheel 13 Space 14 Storage part 17 Top surface (seat part) of storage part
18 Bottom of storage part 20, 21 Cross member (connecting material)
22 walking aid 24 rise assisting portion 25 weight 26 space between vertical members of one frame of two walking aids 31 second storage portion (storage portion)

Claims (7)

  One frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a handle, the one frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, and the other frame has a pair of vertical members The front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, the rear wheel is attached to the lower part of the other frame, and the handle is attached to the upper part of the one frame. A walking aid having a space in which one frame and a front wheel of another walking aid can be inserted between vertical members of the other frame.   One frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion are provided. One frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, and the other frame has a pair of It has a vertical member and a connecting member for connecting the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, the rear wheel is attached to the lower part of the other frame, and the handle is attached to the lower part of one frame. It is attached to the upper part, the vertical member of one frame is inclined so as to fall down to the rear side, and the storage part is provided between the vertical members of one frame and is a parallelogram in a side view. A walking aid characterized by.   One frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion are provided. One frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, and the other frame has a pair of It has a vertical member and a connecting member for connecting the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, the rear wheel is attached to the lower part of the other frame, and the handle is attached to the lower part of one frame. It is attached to the upper part, and the storage part is supported by a connecting material built between the vertical members of one frame and a connecting material built between the vertical members of the other frame, and a weight is attached to the bottom surface of the storage part A walking aid characterized by being free.   One frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, a seat portion, and a rising assist portion are provided. One frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member for connecting the vertical members to each other, and the other frame. Has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member for connecting the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, the rear wheel is attached to the lower part of the other frame, and the handle is A walking aid, characterized in that it is attached to the upper part of one frame, and the rising assist part is provided above the seat part.   One frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion are provided. One frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, and the other frame has a pair of It has a vertical member and a connecting member for connecting the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, the rear wheel is attached to the lower part of the other frame, and the handle is attached to the lower part of one frame. It is attached to the upper part, and one frame of another walking aid can be inserted between the vertical members of the other frame, and the first unit is inserted into the space between the vertical members of one frame of the two walking aids. A walking aid, characterized in that the walking aid contains a storage part, a handle, and a front wheel.   One frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion are provided. One frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, and the other frame has a pair of It has a vertical member and a connecting member for connecting the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, the rear wheel is attached to the lower part of the other frame, and the handle is attached to the lower part of one frame. A walking aid characterized in that it is attached to the upper part, and the storage part is provided in front of the connecting member of one and the other frame, and is crushed in the front-rear direction.   One frame, the other frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel, a handle, and a storage portion are provided. One frame has a pair of vertical members and a connecting member that connects the vertical members, and the other frame has a pair of It has a vertical member and a connecting member for connecting the vertical members, the front wheel is attached to the lower part of one frame, the rear wheel is attached to the lower part of the other frame, and the handle is attached to the lower part of one frame. It is attached to the upper part, and the vertical member of one frame is inclined so as to fall down to the rear side, and the handle and the storage part protrude rearward from the vertical member of one frame by the same dimension as the diameter of the front wheel. A walking aid characterized by that.