Systems and methods for providing dual purpose armrests and crutches of a wheelchair
US11246790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2203/0425
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments herein are directed to systems and methods of a wheelchair that includes a frame and a pair of armrests. The pair of armrests includes an arm pad, a sleeve configured to store a plurality of telescoping segments, and a pivot portion positioned between the arm pad and the sleeve. The plurality of telescoping segments is configured to extend in a system vertical direction. The pair of armrests is releasably coupled to the frame at the sleeve via a release mechanism. The pair of armrests is pivotable between a first position and a second position wherein when in the first position the pair of armrests is in an armrest position and in the second position the pair of armrests is pivoted in the system vertical direction such that the pair of armrests is a pair of crutches independently operable from the wheelchair.
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