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Wheelchair suspension

US8794359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateAug 7, 2012
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S180/907
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame, at least one drive assembly and at least one caster pivot arm. The at least one drive assembly and the at least one caster pivot arm are pivotally connected to the frame at a common pivot axis such that the drive assembly and the front caster pivot arm are pivotable relative to one another.

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