Rocking wheelchair
US7014204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rocking wheelchair is provided with multiple adjustable features to meet various needs of different users with respect to safety, comfortableness and user/caregiver convenience. The rocking wheelchair includes an adjustable maximum rocking motion setting for users to select a preferable maximum rocking motion within a predetermined safety range. Rock/tilt locking mechanisms enable the seat assembly to be locked in either a normally unoccupied position or one of a plurality of tilt positions. The footrests can be selectively attached to either the frame for supporting the user's feet in a stationary position, or to the seat assembly to rock together therewith. The wheelchair can also be adjusted in height and is formed with a relatively simple configuration which is convenient for manufacturing.
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