Vehicle for the paralyzed
US4421336A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 1982 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18944
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vehicle for transporting a paralyzed person includes a support frame for carrying the person, a plurality of wheels for carrying the support frame, and foot supports movably connected to the support frame for supporting the feet of the person. A drive system connected between the foot supports and at least one of the wheels drives the vehicle in response to movement of the legs of the person. A plurality of stimulation signals are generated and applied to a plurality of electrodes attached to the skin of the person for causing driving movement of the legs. Controls for selectively actuating the signal generator and for controlling the speed of the vehicle are provided.
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