21 |
Vehicle entry system for invalids and a wheel chair suitable for use
with the entry system |
US245048 |
1981-03-18 |
US4457663A |
1984-07-03 |
Colin E. Hems; Ian S. Copsey |
A vehicle entry system for invalids includes a wheelchair and a wheelchair mounting device. The wheelchair mounting device includes a platform that is swivellably and non-tiltably mounted in a motor vehicle. The wheelchair is moved forwardly to straddle the platform when the platform is extended out from a vehicle opening. The wheelchair's wheels are then movable in at least a vertical direction, relative to the wheelchair's seat, to a level above the sill of the vehicle opening to clear same as the platform is swivelled into the vehicle. |
22 |
Motorcycle controlling sidecar for handicapped persons |
US927133 |
1978-07-21 |
US4221276A |
1980-09-09 |
John C. Mitchell; Thomas N. Terning |
A motorcycle sidecar securely accommodates a handicapped driver seated in a wheelchair. Handlebars are mounted directly in front of the driver for steering the motorcycle. Other controls, including a throttle, a front brake lever, and a clutch lever are mounted on the handle bars. A rear brake lever and a gear shifting control are conveniently located in the sidecar for manipulation by the handicapped driver. A retractable ramp is provided for permitting the driver to roll his wheelchair into the sidecar. Brackets are provided for securely attaching the sidecar to a conventional motorcycle. |
23 |
Self-propelled vehicle |
US47867774 |
1974-06-12 |
US3921740A |
1975-11-25 |
FORSTER LARRY G |
A self-propelled vehicle includes a vehicle body mounted on a frame and rollably supported by front and rear wheel assemblies, driving means, such as an engine, mounted on the frame for powering the vehicle, a mechanism for drivingly connecting the output of the drive means to at least one of the wheel assemblies, a mounting device for connecting rotatably the driven wheel assembly to the body to permit the driven wheel assembly to rotate freely about an axis in a 360 degree circle of rotation, and a manually operable steering control device rotatably mounted on the frame for rotating the driven wheel assembly about its axis in the 360 degree circle of rotation, whereby the vehicle may be driven in a reverse direction by simply turning the driven wheel assembly through 180 degrees and then applying the power to drive the vehicle in reverse. A ramp is hingedly mounted on the body to serve as a loading ramp when in its down position and to serve as a closure when disposed in its upper position, and a latching mechanism maintains the ramp in its upper position and serves as a wheel brake when the ramp is in its lower position. A flexible coupling is provided between the steering control device and the driven wheel assembly to enable the steering control device to extend upwardly and rearwardly to terminate in a convenient position for manipulation by the operator.
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24 |
Apparatus for the handicapped |
US12618249 |
2009-11-13 |
US08287023B2 |
2012-10-16 |
Dick Bixler; Nancy Cudney |
An enhanced mobility device is disclosed. The device has an enclosure defining an interior and an exterior and having a floor defining an opening therein. At least one access opening allows passage between the exterior and interior. A plurality of clamps attach to the interior of the enclosure. The access opening is sized to allow passage of a personal mobility device from the exterior to the interior where the mobility device may be secured to the enclosure for transport by the plurality of clamps. |
25 |
Lift and transport apparatus |
US10783116 |
2004-02-20 |
US07284944B1 |
2007-10-23 |
Phillip E. Schlangen |
A wheelchair lift and lateral transport apparatus has a lift assembly operable to elevate a platform supporting a wheelchair from a first ground position to a second elevated position adjacent a side of a motor vehicle. A headrest is mounted on the upper end of the lift assembly. A lateral transport assembly mounted on the vehicle floor and secured to the lift assembly operates to move the lift assembly and wheelchair on the platform from the second position to a third position. The lift assembly lowers the platform from the third position onto anchor pins secured to the floor of the vehicle to locate the person in the wheelchair in the vehicle driver's position. |
26 |
Vehicle for transport of disabled persons situated in personal transport device |
US11401556 |
2006-04-11 |
US20070237616A1 |
2007-10-11 |
Jerry Maxwell |
A vehicle for transport of an assistive transport device comprising a chassis with a plurality of wheels mounted to the chassis without transverse axles and a support platform operatively engaging with the chassis and being capable of raising and lowering. A lift assembly raises and lowers the platform. A hydrostatic drive assembly operatively connects to the plurality of wheels for driving the wheels. At least one controller operatively connects to the drive assembly and lift assembly for controlling movement of the transport vehicle. |
27 |
Wheelchair locking device |
US10829957 |
2004-04-23 |
US20050238453A1 |
2005-10-27 |
Christian Lemay |
A locking device for mounting a wheelchair in a vehicle, in which the wheelchair has a downwardly depending locking pin. The device includes two plate members and a connecting portion, which connects the plate members. The plate members are movable with respect to each other about the connecting portion and mate together to retain the locking pin between the plate members. |
28 |
Lift mechanism for a seating device |
US10154021 |
2002-05-23 |
US20050214104A1 |
2005-09-29 |
Russell Strong |
A lift mechanism for a chair device, such as a wheelchair, that is intended to engaged the frame of the wheelchair and lift and lower the wheelchair between a ground engaging position and an elevated position. The lift mechanism includes a lift arm having one end secured within and moveable with respect to a vehicle. The lift arm has another end which can extend outwardly of the vehicle to engage the chair device. The lift arm has a lift plate disposed adjacent the other end of the lift arm, which is intended to mate with or couple the frame of the wheelchair. The lift arm is in communication with an actuator which controls the movement of the lift arm between the ground engaging position and the elevated position. The lift mechanism utilizes a universal coupling system to effectuate elevation in vehicular transportation or architectural setting. |
29 |
Coupling system for attachment of a seat to allow securing and/or lifting thereof |
US10154077 |
2002-05-23 |
US20050189798A1 |
2005-09-01 |
Russell Strong |
A coupling device for a chair device, such as a wheelchair includes a bracket that is intended to be integrally incorporated in the chair device frame or secured to the frame of the wheelchair. The bracket has an attachment system formed by various elements thereof, which is intended for mating with a corresponding engagement device associated with a lift mechanism or a securing position. The attachment system is intended to mate with the corresponding engagement device to allow the wheelchair to be secured in position and then lifted to or lowered from an elevated position within a transportation vehicle or architectural setting while the wheelchair is occupied. The attachment system is additionally intended to universally mate to a corresponding engagement device for securing of a wheelchair in position. |
30 |
Attachment means for attaching a wheelchair to a motorized apparatus |
US10185237 |
2002-06-27 |
US06766871B2 |
2004-07-27 |
George S. Sawyer |
A powered propulsion apparatus that is attachable to and detachable from, a wide range of conventional wheelchairs without modification of the propulsion apparatus or the wheelchairs. The propulsion apparatus converts a conventional manually powered wheelchair into a power driven wheelchair. The apparatus clamps to the front wheels of a conventional wheelchair with a clamping mechanism that is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of wheel-spacings and wheel sizes and accommodates an inexactitude of alignment between the clamps and the wheelchair. The clamping mechanism secures the wheel chair to the propulsion apparatus without damage or stress to the wheelchair components. |
31 |
Off-highway motor vehicle for paraplegic handicapped persons |
US819779 |
1992-01-13 |
US5293950A |
1994-03-15 |
Patrick Marliac |
The invention concerns an off-highway motor vehicle for paraplegic handicapped persons. It comprises a frame (1) whose base (1') has a U shape open towards the front, the paraplegic sitting on his wheelchair (3) being installed between the branches of the frame. The branches of the U are extended by two box plate girders (2) rotary-joined onto the frame and each including two wheels (8). The vehicle comprises a tubular frame (4) cooperating with two shoes (5) for embarking, disembarking, and storing away the wheelchair. The frame and shoes are rotary-joined (B,C) to the frame and interconnected by a rocker bar (6). A kinematic chain transmits the movement of the drive train (7) to four driving wheels (8). The controls of the drive train and of the vehicle are provided on the frame (4). |
32 |
Low slung small vehicle |
US433553 |
1989-11-08 |
US5094314A |
1992-03-10 |
Osamu Hayata |
A number of embodiments of low, stable, self-propelled vehicles adapted to carry disabled, infirmed or elderly persons. In each embodiment there is provided a load carrying floor that has its upper surface spaced below the axis of rotation of the rear wheels and which may be raised and lowered for facilitating entry onto the floor. In many embodiments, a wheelchair is adapted to be supported on the floor and a movable stop pivots upon movement of the floor between a raised and a lowered position. In each position, the stop functions to retain a wheelchair in place. |
33 |
Vehicle of use in particular to a disabled person |
US652222 |
1984-09-17 |
US4671730A |
1987-06-09 |
Eugene Gateau |
This motor vehicle is of use to a disabled person 43 who moves about on a wheeled chair 44 and comprises a compartment 1 which has an openable panel 8 on one of its sides and includes horizontal slideways 11 which are disposed perpendicular to said opening. A support is slidable in these slideways 11 and, in a withdrawn position of the support, is partly located outside the compartment 1. A panel 22 is vertically movable between branches 13 of the support to which it is connected by a raising device 25, 27. When the branches 13 are in a drawn out position, the panel 22 is lowered down to the ground while remaining horizontal by the raising device 25, 27. A wheeled chair 44 is then easily placed on the panel 42 which is raised, and the support is introduced into the compartment 1 by a driving device provided for this purpose. |
34 |
Self-propelled wheelchair vehicle |
US381035 |
1982-05-24 |
US4461609A |
1984-07-24 |
Clarence H. Zinno |
A lightweight self-propelled vehicle of the tricycle type with all controls reachable by an occupant seated in a wheelchair. A retractable ramp lowers to ground level to permit entry of a person in a wheelchair. The person raises the ramp to provide clearance with the ground, and locks the raised ramp and the wheelchair to the frame of the vehicle. A small horsepower gasoline engine drives the rear wheels via a centrifugal clutch and a single speed transmission having a reversing gear. A hand hydraulic pump operates a hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering the wheelchair ramp. |
35 |
Securing means |
US723497 |
1976-09-15 |
US4076268A |
1978-02-28 |
Frederick Leslie Hart |
The combination of an invalid's wheelchair and a vehicle for conveying the wheelchair from place to place in which the wheelchair is releasably held in position on the floor of the vehicle by cooperating hooks and cross bars and a releasable latch. Means being provided for holding the wheelchair against lateral movement and guides being provided for guiding into inter-engagement the hooks and cross bars on the one hand and the elements of the latch on the other hand as the wheel chair is moved into a predetermined position on the floor. |
36 |
Adjustable wheelchair |
US46266574 |
1974-04-22 |
US3905436A |
1975-09-16 |
KARCHAK JR ANDREW; ALLEN JAMES R |
An adjustable wheelchair includes A. A CARRIAGE INCLUDING SUPPORT WHEELS, B. A SEAT AND A SUPPORT FRAME THEREFOR, C. A MOTOR DRIVEN ELEVATOR AND GUIDES FOR SUPPORTING THE SEAT AND FRAME FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE CARRIAGE WHILE MAINTAINING THE FRAME AND SEAT FIRMLY CONNECTED WITH THE CARRIAGE, AND D. THE FRAME INCLUDES A PORTION PROXIMATE THE SEAT CONFIGURED FOR RETENTION BY CHAIR RETAINING STRUCTURE INTEGRAL WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY IN RESPONSE TO SEAT AND FRAME MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE CARRIAGE.
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37 |
Motor powered vehicle for handicapped persons |
US33892864 |
1964-01-20 |
US3204791A |
1965-09-07 |
WILLIAMS CLAUDE E |
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38 |
Vehicle seat |
JP2004297470 |
2004-10-12 |
JP4100391B2 |
2008-06-11 |
利一 加藤; 和宏 日比 |
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39 |
Vehicle seat |
JP2004297469 |
2004-10-12 |
JP4069920B2 |
2008-04-02 |
和宏 日比; 宏志 青山 |
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40 |
Vehicle seat |
JP2004297470 |
2004-10-12 |
JP2006111041A |
2006-04-27 |
HIBI KAZUHIRO; KATO RIICHI |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To keep rear wheels out of a seated person even if the rear wheels are stored upwards when a seat device is moved in a cabin in a vehicle seat in which a wheelchair (seat device) provided with the large-diameter rear wheels directly rotated by the seated person can be moved in the cabin to be utilized as a cabin seat.
SOLUTION: Rear wheel brackets 112 supporting the rear wheels 110 to a seat frame 105 are provided so that an axle 113 is positioned in the front lower side of a support shaft 150 when the rear wheels are used, and is positioned in the rear upper side of the support shaft 150 when the rear wheels are stored.
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