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Mobile chair apparatus comprising foot pedals

US9757288B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 2016
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G5/0833
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus comprising a steering assembly, a drive assembly and a seat, the steering assembly comprises a first armrest connected to a first link arm, and a second armrest connected to a second link arm; a first tie rod connected to the first link arm and a second tie rod connected to the second link arm; a first steering block connected to the first tie rod and a second steering block connected to the second tie rod; a third tie rod interconnecting the first and second steering blocks; and a first and second steering wheel, and/or the drive assembly comprises a first and second drive wheel connected to an axle; a support shaft; foot pedals connected to a crank; a first chain connecting the crank to a gear hub; and a second chain connecting the gear hub to the axles or connecting components of the gear hub.

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