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Wheelchair with wheel track adjustability

US7635135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

15Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Otto Bock Healthcare LP · DE

Inventors

Ralf Huber · Brigachtal, DE
Stefan Schillo · Sinsheim, DE
Joachim Eiser · Mosbach, DE
Alexander Muller · Steinen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 25, 2007
Grant date	Dec 22, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 27, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G5/1097
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wheelchair having wheel track adjustability. The wheelchair including a frame, a seat situated within the frame, two drive wheels mounted to the frame at wheel axles and at least one steerable wheel. Each axle connected to a fitting removably coupled to the frame, with the fitting mounted to at least one support plate whose thickness varies around the circumference to position the fitting and axle at an angle. The support plate rotatable to change the angle of the fitting and axle and thereby correct wheel track error. The support plate mountable to a bracket pivotally mounted to the frame, such that pivoting movement of the bracket results in rotation of the support plates.

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