Disabled driver assessment system
US5341680A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/56
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A driver measure system aids in determining the physical requirements of a disabled driver in order to modify a van or other vehicle to his or her specific needs. The driver measurement system comprises a frame including tracks for positioning a wheelchair and a control assembly which includes a steering wheel and hand controls. Force adjustment and measurement mechanisms for the steering wheel and hand controls enables a trained technician to evaluate the functional driving ability of the disabled driver. The simulator also provides a structural reference framework for taking anthropometric measurements. The measurements obtained are used to prepare a specification or "mobility prescription" for modifications and adaptive driving equipment needed to customize a vehicle.
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