Wheelchair with brake assembly
US6854754B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62L1/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheelchair brake system is provided that allows an operator of the brake system to retard and/or stop the motion of the wheelchair. The brake system provides for independent and variable application of a braking force to wheels of the wheelchair. The brake system includes first and second brake force application assemblies, first and second braking assemblies, and actuation lines coupling the respective brake force application assembly to the braking assembly. The brake force application assemblies may be associated with handles of the wheelchair that allow a secondary or ancillary operator to apply a braking force, but may be associated with armrests of the wheelchair for use by an occupant. The brake force application assemblies are rotationally positionable and/or pivotally positionable to achieve various orientations thereof. This provides ergonomic placement of the handles for comfort and ease of brake force application.
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