Patent · US Expired

Wheelchair with adjustable rear canes

US4721321A · kind A · utility

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10References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 1986
Grant dateJan 26, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 10, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S297/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The sports wheelchair includes a frame portion (A) having left and right side frame portions. Rear wheel assemblies (B) are connected with the left and right side frame portions such that the rear wheels are connectable to the frame in any one of a plurality of positions and with an adjustable camber. A pair of front wheel assemblies (C) selectively interconnect front wheels with the frame with any one of a plurality of adjustable height, inward-outward, and forward-aft positions. An operator supporting seat (D) having a segmented center portion and an outer portion is selectively interconnected with the left and right side frame portions. A folding mechanism (E) enables the left and right side frame portions to be folded together for easier transportation and storage.

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