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Wheel chair drive apparatus and method

US7174093B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36Claims
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Filing dateDec 30, 2004
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/36
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A control system for a powered wheel chair drive modulates a pulse power delivery signal such that power is delivered gradually at throttle positions corresponding to a low speed, and power is delivered more rapidly at throttle positions corresponding to a higher speed.

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