Mobility securement system
US9504617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/0823
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobility securement system, and method for securing a wheelchair or other mobility device, and its passenger, within a public or private vehicle. The system includes two attachment members, two vehicle anchor assemblies, and at least one fixed or moveable bumper, and may further include a fixed or moveable barrier. A tensioning assembly is operable connected to at least one attachment member and vehicle anchor assembly. One or more moveable bumpers may extend and articulate to apply a force against one or more points of the mobility device that are not coplanar with vehicle wall. The mobility securement system may further include a rear barrier which may move, swivel or articulate.
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