Patent · US Expired

Foldable wheelchair and side frame assembly

US5284350A · kind A · utility

16Cited by
30References
25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 1992
Grant dateFeb 8, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G5/128
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A foldable wheelchair having a folding mechanism connecting two side frame assemblies to each other. The side frame assembly supports a castor frame piece, pivoting shafts of the folding mechanism, drive wheel axles and a seat back tube. The side frame assemblies are made of two halves that are secured together and may be fabricated from compression or injection molded composite plastics. The seat angle is adjusted by pivoting the side frame assemblies around a pivot point located in an upward and forward region of the side frame assembly.

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