| 摘要 |
<p>A walking aid has a crutch-like holding mechanism (100) for holding the body of the aid user and also has a walking assistance mechanism (200) connected to the lower end of the holding mechanism (100). The walking assistance mechanism (200) has wheels (208) and a member (206) coming into contact with a walking surface when force with a magnitude not less than a predetermined level is applied in the direction of the walking surface through the holding mechanism (100). In use, the user stands with the knee of an affected foot placed on a table (15) of the holding mechanism (100) and then pushes forward the walking aid by the knee of the affected foot. When force with a magnitude not less than the predetermined level is applied in the direction of the walking surface through the holding mechanism (100), the member (206) comes into contact with the surface. Consequently, the walking aid firmly holds the surface to enable the user to walk smoothly and stably.</p> |
