SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTED TRAVERSAL OF A STRUCTURE

摘要

Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for assisted walking on stairs or other sloped surfaces. The apparatus may also be used f or assisted walking on slippery surfaces. The apparatus comprises a fixed suppo rt and a moveable support. The fixed support is fixed relative to the stairs or other walking surface, while the movable support is selectively moveable relative to the stairs and fixed support in a direction substantially parallel to an incline of the stairs. The movable support is selectively positionable relative to the fixed suppor t in one of a plurality of closely spaced discreet locking positions in which the movable support can support a personal relative to the stairs.