A61G5/0866

ROLLABLE USER-SUPPORT DEVICE
20210361517 · 2021-11-25 ·

A rollable user-support device comprising a rigid frame with first legs and second legs, each with a rollable and swivelable wheel, a seat with a seat folding mechanism and/or a seat manipulation mechanism. The seat manipulation mechanism can be operable to move the seat, with a user seated thereon, between a lower rearward seating position and an elevated forward seating position, and the seat folding mechanism can be operable to move the seat between the elevated forward seating position and a folded position, at least one of the devices being connected to a swivel prevention mechanism associated with the first wheels. The device can constitute a bi-directional rollable user-support device operable in three modes.

FOLDING ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR with ELEVATING SEAT
20220000688 · 2022-01-06 ·

A folding electric wheelchair with elevating seat that provides the user an electronic driving system powered by two lithium-ion batteries that is sealed to be weatherproof, able to drive over different terrain types and slope grades on any given day whether it's raining or sunny, lightweight, and portable for transportation, travel-friendly, compact in overall size when in the folded position to fit into a small space for storage. An ergonomically contoured seat with an actuator that can raise and lower the seat base overall height. A bump dampening and terrain vibration system with the supporting frame pieces (34), (42), and (50) having an oval shape. The manner of how the embodiment operates to fold and unfold consists of specific hinge joint embodiments including: (46), (48), (58) and (64).

Backrest interlocking type frame for foldable wheelchair
11826292 · 2023-11-28 ·

Disclosed herein is a backrest interlocking type frame for a foldable wheelchair. The backrest interlocking type frame includes: a seat frame which includes a first horizontal bar and a second horizontal bar spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval and arranged at the top and the bottom of the seat frame, a first mounting member, a second mounting member, and a third mounting member mounted between the first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar to be spaced apart from one another, a first bracket mounted on the first mounting member and a second bracket mounted on the second mounting member; a backrest frame which includes a first vertical bar and a second vertical bar formed integrally, wherein one end of the first vertical bar is rotatably mounted on the third mounting member of the seat frame through a first hinge portion, and both ends of a rail are fixed between the second mounting member and the third mounting member of the seat frame; a horizontally foldable frame rotatably mounted on the first bracket and the second bracket of the seat frame; and a transfer block mounted on the rail to move along the rail, wherein one end of a retractor is rotatably mounted on the transfer block through a third hinge portion, the other end of the retractor is rotatably mounted on the second vertical bar of the backrest frame through a second hinge portion, so that the horizontally foldable frame is operated to be folded when the backrest frame is folded downwardly, thereby reducing the overall width of the seat frame.

LUGGAGE
20220279908 · 2022-09-08 ·

A folding wheelchair comprising a luggage compartment, a collapsible frame and wheels, the wheels being mounted to a chassis of the collapsible frame for supporting the folding wheelchair in use, the collapsible frame having a first support pivotally mounted to the chassis at a first end of the first support, the first support and chassis being configured to rotate relative to one another between a stowed position, in which the chassis and the first support are adjacent, and an erect position in which the first support extends away from the chassis to support a seat and handles for pushing the folding wheelchair.

Fold, recline, and tilt mechanisms for a personal mobility vehicle

A personal mobility vehicle, such as a stroller, has spaced apart side frame assemblies that each include a backrest portion and a seat frame portion. The backrest portion is moveable to several recline positions relative to the seat frame portion by actuating a latching mechanism. The backrest portion and the base frame are both moveable to a folded position relative to the seat frame by actuating the same latching mechanism. The side frame assembly further has a tilt mechanism that permits the backrest and seat frames to move as a unit relative to the base frame.

MOBILITY DEVICES WITH TRANSITIONAL FOOT PLATES

A mobility device positionable between a powered transport position and a powered wheelchair position is provided. The mobility device includes a frame including a pair of side rails, a pair of wheels on each side rail, a distance between each wheel on a corresponding side rail defining a length of the mobility device, a pair of arms coupled to an end of the pair of side rails, and a seat member positioned between the pair of arms. A pair of foot plates is pivotally attached to the pair of side rails and rotatable between an unfolded position in which the foot plate is horizontal and a folded position in which the foot plate is vertical. Each foot plate having a length at least substantially equal to the length of the mobility device.

Mobility aid

A mobility aid, comprising a first frame member, a second frame member, and at least one pivoting member, which is connected to the first frame member and is pivotably mounted about a pivot axis to the second frame member. The pivoting member can be moved into a use position and into a transport position relative to the second frame member. A first locking device locks the pivoting member relative to the second frame member whenever the pivoting member is in the use position. A second locking device locks the first frame member relative to the second frame member whenever the pivoting member is in the transport position.

BARIATRIC WHEELCHAIR

There is described a bariatric wheelchair, in particular a manual wheelchair, that includes a wheelchair chassis, a seating area provided on the wheelchair chassis, a backrest supported onto the wheelchair chassis, as well as front wheels and rear wheels provided on the wheelchair chassis to allow wheeling of the wheelchair. The backrest exhibits a lower backrest portion supported onto the wheelchair chassis, next to the seating area, the seating area and lower backrest portion having a first width (W1) that is selected to accommodate a wheelchair user's nominal hips width (WH) ranging between 500 millimeters and 800 millimeters. The backrest further exhibits an upper backrest portion, in the vicinity of the wheelchair user's shoulders, having a second width (W2) that is smaller than the first width (W1), which second width (W2) is selected to liberate space for movement of the wheelchair user's arms and shoulders and so as not to exceed a wheelchair user's nominal shoulder articulation width (WS) ranging between 400 millimeters and 600 millimeters.

WHEELCHAIR, IN PARTICULAR MANUAL WHEELCHAIR FOR BARIATRIC OR HEAVY DUTY USE

There is described a wheelchair, in particular a manual wheelchair for bariatric or heavy-duty use, that includes a wheelchair chassis, a seating area, a backrest, as well as front wheels and rear wheels, said backrest having a backrest frame supported onto the wheelchair chassis. The wheelchair further includes a rolling support structure forming an integral part of the wheelchair, which rolling support structure is mounted on a rear portion of the wheelchair to support the wheelchair in an upright position in which the wheelchair is tilted back and is supported by the rolling support structure to allow displacement of the wheelchair in the upright position. The rolling support structure includes at least three, in particular four, rolling elements providing rolling support for the wheelchair in the upright position. The rolling elements preferably provide omnidirectional rolling support for the wheelchair in the upright position, and may in particular be ball casters

BACKREST INTERLOCKING TYPE FRAME FOR FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR
20230398026 · 2023-12-14 ·

Disclosed herein is a backrest interlocking type frame for a foldable wheelchair. The backrest interlocking type frame includes: a seat frame which includes a first horizontal bar and a second horizontal bar spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval and arranged at the top and the bottom of the seat frame, a first mounting member, a second mounting member, and a third mounting member mounted between the first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar to be spaced apart from one another, a first bracket mounted on the first mounting member and a second bracket mounted on the second mounting member; a backrest frame which includes a first vertical bar and a second vertical bar formed integrally, wherein one end of the first vertical bar is rotatably mounted on the third mounting member of the seat frame through a first hinge portion, and both ends of a rail are fixed between the second mounting member and the third mounting member of the seat frame; a horizontally foldable frame rotatably mounted on the first bracket and the second bracket of the seat frame; and a transfer block mounted on the rail to move along the rail, wherein one end of a retractor is rotatably mounted on the transfer block through a third hinge portion, the other end of the retractor is rotatably mounted on the second vertical bar of the backrest frame through a second hinge portion, so that the horizontally foldable frame is operated to be folded when the backrest frame is folded downwardly, thereby reducing the overall width of the seat frame.