FOOT FOR MOBILITY DEVICE

摘要

A flexible foot for a mobility device may have one or more layers of a resilient material that provides a smoother, more natural walking motion for a user and that is more stable and requires less user energy than a mobility device with a rigid foot. Furthermore, a flexible foot may have a shortened forward toe and extended rear heel, which may provide safety benefits by reducing the risk of falling and incurring further injury.

主权项

1. A foot for a mobility device comprising:
a first resilient member having a top, a bottom, and a longitudinal axis, the first resilient member being configured to connect to a mobility device with the longitudinal axis generally perpendicular to a weight-bearing axis of the mobility device; a fastener configured to connect the first resilient member to the mobility device; and a connection point located in a forward half of the first resilient member and defining a toe of the first resilient member extending forward from the connection point and a heel extending rearward of the connection point, wherein the first resilient member is configured to connect to the mobility device at the connection point.