Wheelchair
US8616309B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49721
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A front wheel drive powered wheelchair is provided and may include a support frame, a pair of opposing drive wheels, a pair of drives, and a pair of rear wheels. The frame may include a front portion, a seat post, and two independent arms extending rearward from the front portion. Each drive wheel may be coupled to the front portion of the frame. Each drive may be mounted to the front portion of the frame and may be operatively connected to a respective drive wheel of the pair of drive wheels. Each rear wheel may be coupled to a respective independent arm of the support frame. Each independent arm may be capable of flexing independent of the other.
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