A61G5/1075

Adjustment Device for Vehicle Seats
20230049930 · 2023-02-16 ·

The invention relates to an adjusting device 2 for vehicles 1, in particular electric wheel chairs or rehabilitation vehicles, recumbent systems and nursing beds, comprising at least one mounting plate 3 and one support plate 4 with a lifting device 5 comprising at least two scissor mountings 20, which are arranged at the longitudinal side edge or in a corner region of the mounting 3 or support plate 4 each and are vertically adjustable by a driving means, wherein each scissor mounting 20 is formed as double scissors and includes a first, lower scissor element 21 and a second, upper scissor element 22 which are connected to each other at one end via a common rotation pin, and the lower scissor element 21 is connected at the other end to the mounting plate 3, and the upper scissor element 22 is connected at the other end to the support plate 4 via fastening means. In order to achieve a diagonal tilting of the adjusting device, according to the invention, the at least one fastening means consists of a bracket 35 connected to the support plate 4 and a fastening unit 30 axially movable with respect to the bracket 35 at which the ends of the upper scissor elements 22 of at least one scissor mounting 20 are hinged. By means of the bracket 35 and the fastening unit 30, an axial moveability in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle seat 13 is permitted so that no deadlock can occur even in extreme positions of the scissor mountings 20.

Robot

Provided is a robot. The robot includes a main body in which an opening portion is defined in a top surface thereof, a seat configured to cover an upper side of the opening portion, a traveling wheel protruding downward from a bottom surface of the main body, a backrest connected to the seat, an opening defined in a front surface of the main body, a foot supporter protruding forward from the main body through the opening, and a pair of arm supporters connected to both sides of the seat, respectively.

Robot with elevatable seat

Provided is a robot. The robot includes a main body which is provided with a traveling wheel and in which an opening portion is defined in a top surface thereof, a seat configured to cover the opening portion at an upper side of the opening portion, an elevation mechanism disposed within the main body, the elevation mechanism being configured to elevate the seat with respect to the main body, and a gap cover configured to be elevated together with the seat, the gap cover being configured to cover a gap between the seat and the main body. The seat includes a seat base to which the gap cover is connected and which is inserted into the opening portion and a seat pad configured to cover the seat base at an upper side of the seat base, the seat pad being disposed above the main body.

Mobile patient support chair

A mobile patient support chair to assist in bathing of a patient by a carer with little or no upper body strength comprises a chair pivotally mounted in a support frame comprised of four legs each ending in a wheel. The chair frame comprises groups of support panels which can be locked in support positions and rotated through 90 degrees to provide access to the patient's legs, buttocks and back. Additionally the chair is balanced to allow easy rotation into a fully backwards lying position, and a fully forward lying position. In the fully forward lying position flexible retaining strips are placed across the patient to retain them in place. Additionally the wheels may be step-climbing wheels to assist in climbing small steps found in bathroom entrances and shower cubicles.

Wheelchair having an adjustable base
11607355 · 2023-03-21 · ·

A wheelchair comprises a base assembly and a tilt assembly supported on the base assembly. The base assembly has a wheelbase and a wheel track. Each of the wheelbase and wheel track is independently adjustable. The tilt assembly is unchanged when either the wheelbase or wheel track is adjusted.

Adjustable ergonomic chair

An office-type chair includes a base, a height-adjustable pedestal extending upward from the base, a seat assembly including a rear seat part and a front seat part, and a linkage system connecting the pedestal to the seat assembly. The linkage system is adapted to pivot the seat assembly between a lowered position to serve as a task chair and an elevated position to serve as an elevated sitting support. A backrest arrangement may extend from the seat assembly. In the lowered position, the front and rear seat parts are both generally horizontally oriented. In the elevated position, the rear seat part may have a slight forward tilt and be positioned higher than in the lowered position, and the front seat part may extend at a downward angle relative to the rear seat part.

Patient support apparatus adaptable to multiple modes of transport

A patient support apparatus that is adaptable to multiple modes of transport includes a variable length base and a drive system that includes two independently drivable wheels that are responsive to inputs from a user to steer the patient support apparatus.

Lift chair and recliner
09848704 · 2017-12-26 ·

A lift and recliner chair which is positionable in multiple reclining positions including both a Trendelenburg and zero-gravity position, in which using an actuator mechanism the position of the back frame can be adjusted in any lift and/or reclining position the chair is capable of achieving without requiring any movement or adjustment to the position of the seat frame or footrest. The actuator mechanism is secured between the back frame and the seat frame or another component of the lift/recline assembly that follows or moves with the seat frame as the chair is moved between a lift and reclining position, while in one embodiment the angle of the footrest is independently adjustable using a separate actuator mechanism.

Dampening system for wheelchair and wheelchair therewith
11259974 · 2022-03-01 · ·

A dampening system is efficient in dampening vibration through a wheelchair frame. The system allows a lower base frame and wheels to be rigidly attached, while an upper seat frame is joined to the base frame through elastomeric dampening bushings to isolate the seat frame from the base frame. The bushings may be hidden in vertical upright tubes of the base frame. The bushings can also be used for supporting front caster forks and/or a rear axle assembly in isolation to the base frame.

Multi-adjustable wheelchair and frame therefor

A wheelchair frame comprises a base frame having a geometry that is structured and configured to be adjustable about a fixed pivot, wherein the base frame comprises a central frame and frame component that are adjustable via an angular adjustment.