Patent classifications
A61G5/1037
Braking device for vehicles such as, for example, walking frames, strollers or disabled wheelchairs
A braking device for a vehicle such as, for example, a walking frame, a stroller or a disabled wheelchair, includes: a hand grip extending along an extension axis X-X adapted to be rotatably mounted on a handlebar of a vehicle; a slide operatively connected to the cable of a vehicle brake; the slide being translatable between a locked position tensioning the cable of a brake and an unlocked position leaving loose the cable of a brake, and vice versa; and at least one pin element integral with the hand grip and engaged with a profile of the slide; the pin element sliding with respect to the profile between a first position, in which the slide is in the unlocked position, and a second position, in which the slide is in the locked position, and vice versa.
Cable tension adjuster for height-adjustable wheeled vehicle
A cable tension adjuster for a manually operated, height-adjustable wheeled vehicle. The vehicle includes a brake assembly including a brake cable assembly and a brake cable housing shaped to enclose an excess portion of the brake cable assembly. The brake assembly includes a cable adjuster coupled to the brake cable assembly, where the cable adjuster is enclosed by the brake cable housing. The brake cable housing provides an access port to access the cable tension adjuster.
Brake system
A brake system for use with a wheeled device, such as a wheeled person transportation device, such as a wheelchair. The brake system comprises a handle comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is moveably coupled to the second portion; a carrier comprising an internal cavity; a brake actuator for actuating a brake, the brake actuator being arranged within the internal cavity; brake actuator biasing means for applying a biasing force to the brake actuator for biasing the brake actuator to a brake-engaged position; and force-transfer means coupled to the first portion and to the brake actuator such that movement of the first portion towards the second portion causes the brake actuator to move along the internal cavity of the carrier against the biasing force to a brake-disengaged position.
Dual configuration portable wheelchair
A portable wheelchair is collapsible for ease of development, handling and transport, while also providing a front steer configuration and a rear steer configuration.
BRAKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES SUCH AS, FOR EXAMPLE, WALKING FRAMES, STROLLERS OR DISABLED WHEELCHAIRS
A braking device for a vehicle such as, for example, a walking frame, a stroller or a disabled wheelchair, includes: a hand grip extending along an extension axis X-X adapted to be rotatably mounted on a handlebar of a vehicle; a slide operatively connected to the cable of a vehicle brake; the slide being translatable between a locked position tensioning the cable of a brake and an unlocked position leaving loose the cable of a brake, and vice versa; and at least one pin element integral with the hand grip and engaged with a profile of the slide; the pin element sliding with respect to the profile between a first position, in which the slide is in the unlocked position, and a second position, in which the slide is in the locked position, and vice versa.
CHILD MEDICAL TRANSPORT APPARATUS, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREOF
An assembly of a first and second child transport apparatus is disclosed. Each apparatus may include: a frame having a frame base, at least one wheel, and a handle; at least one brake and a brake rod, wherein the brake rod is attached to the frame, and wherein the at least one brake actionable upon the wheel when the brake rod is actuated; a carriage pivotably attached to the frame; and a foldable backrest pivotably attached to a base of the carriage, wherein, in a nested position, the foldable backrest of the first apparatus is folded down and the carriage of the second apparatus is positioned partially within the carriage of the first apparatus such that the carriage of the second apparatus is disposed partially over the foldable backrest of the first apparatus; and the brake rod of the first apparatus is released by the handle of the second apparatus.
Compact wheelchair assembly with removable wheels and methods therefor
A wheelchair (100) includes a chassis (101) defining a seat (102), a backrest (103), one or more armrests (104,105), and an undercarriage (106). One or more front caster wheels (118,119) are coupled to, and selectively detachable from, the undercarriage. One or more rear wheel assemblies (120,121) each include a rear wheel (125), an axle (127), and a mounting post (129) extending distally from the axle at a substantially orthogonal angle relative to the axle. One or more quick release devices (130,131) couple each mounting post of each rear wheel assembly to the undercarriage such that the each the one or more rear wheel assemblies is selectively detachable from the undercarriage.
WHEELCHAIR
A wheelchair is provided which includes a body, and driving wheels arranged on the both sides of the body. The wheels include a rim portion, a hub portion, an hand rim, and fastening members. A tire is attached to the outer peripheral part of the rim portion. The hub portion is arranged at the center of the rim portion and coupled to the rim portion by connecting members. The hand rim is arranged along the rim portion on the exterior side of the rim portion. The fastening members fasten the hand rim to the rim portion. An insertion prohibition spacing is formed between the rim portion and the hand rim. The spacing has a distance capable of prohibiting insertion of user's thumb into this spacing.
RECLINING TRANSPORT CHAIRS
A transport chair is provided that includes a base frame, a seat assembly pivotally mounted to the base, and a footrest assembly pivotally mounted to the base frame, the footrest assembly being associated with the seat assembly so as to pivot in unison with the seat assembly until the seat assembly is pivoted forward to an extent at which the footrest assembly contacts the floor or ground, at which point the footrest assembly does not pivot further upon further forward pivoting of the seat assembly. Further embodiments of the transport chair allow the seat assembly to recline, alone or in unison with a leg rest assembly, while the footrest remains in position.
Compact Wheelchair Assembly with Removable Wheels and Methods Therefor
A wheelchair (100) includes a chassis (101) defining a seat (102), a backrest (103), one or more armrests (104,105), and an undercarriage (106). One or more front caster wheels (118,119) are coupled to, and selectively detachable from, the undercarriage. One or more rear wheel assemblies (120,121) each include a rear wheel (125), an axle (127), and a mounting post (129) extending distally from the axle at a substantially orthogonal angle relative to the axle. One or more quick release devices (130,131) couple each mounting post of each rear wheel assembly to the undercarriage such that the each the one or more rear wheel assemblies is selectively detachable from the undercarriage.