Seating system for a wheel chair
US5076602A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S297/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A seating system is provided for a wheel chair including a chassis, two drive wheels, and two swivel mounted casters. The seating system comprises a frame which is adjustably mountable to the chassis. The frame includes two side members and at least one cross-brace member. A seat is removably mounted to the frame for seating a user. The seat may be padded, have webbing material, be sling-back, or be of molded construction. A back rest is mounted to the frame and may include a locking mechanism cooperating with the frame for locking the back rest at an adjustable upright position. A leg rest including a foot rest is adjustably mounted to the frame and includes a leg rest clamping mechanism for clamping the leg rest at a fixed angular orientation relative to the frame. The foot rest may be pivoted to adjust the ankle angle of the user.
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