Mobile chair apparatus comprising foot pedals
US10076456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M1/36
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mobile chair apparatus is described that comprises a drive assembly that preferably includes one or more moveable foot pedals, and drive wheels which rotate in response to rotation of the foot pedals by the mobile chair occupant, and a steering assembly which comprises two steering wheels and at least one tiller, configured such that forward and backward movement of said tiller will translate into movement of both steering wheels, wherein the drive assembly and the steering assembly concurrently enable the mobile chair occupant to propel and steer the mobile chair apparatus without assistance from another person.
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