System and method for adjusting a wheelchair seat
US9682603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/0192
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheelchair including a base assembly that has a first side and a second side. At least one caster and a drive wheel are mounted to each of the first and second sides. The wheelchair includes a seat assembly having a seat and a backrest and an actuator assembly having a plurality of actuators. Each actuator can expand and retract and includes a first end pivotably connected to the base assembly and a second end pivotably connected to the seat assembly. The actuator assembly allows for at least four degrees of movement of the seat assembly with respect to the base assembly. The wheelchair includes a computer that is connected to the actuators and that controls the movement of the actuators. The computer moves the actuators to vary the position of the seat assembly with respect to the base assembly.
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