Tilt lock mechanism for a tilting wheelchair seat
US11229562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/1075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tilt lock mechanism for a wheelchair having a tilting seat frame pivotally mounted to a non-tiling base frame. The tilt lock mechanism including a catch release member mounted to the tiling seat frame, the catch release member having a guide surface; and the catch release member having a tilt lock position and a tilt lock release position. A locking tab is mounted to the non-tilting base frame, which is sized and shaped to engage the guide surface when said catch release member is in the tilt lock release position. A plurality of locking slots are formed in the tilting seat frame and the locking tab engages one of the locking slots when the catch release member is in the tilt lock position. As well an actuator is provided for moving the catch release member between the tilt lock position and the tilt lock release position.
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