System for construction of an adjustable wheelchair and method of using the same
US9974703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/1064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable wheelchair for ready assembly in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, the wheelchair includes, an undercarriage including, a horizontal axle including a first end segment telescopically coupled to a body segment and a second end segment telescopically coupled to the body segment opposite the first end segment allowing for adjustment of the wheelchair width, and a tongue including a body segment telescopically coupled to an end segment allowing for adjustment of the wheelchair length, and a seat post including an end segment telescopically coupled to a body segment allowing for adjusting the wheelchair seat height; and a pair of wheels; and a swivel wheel coupled to the tongue of the undercarriage to support the wheelchair and provide mobility; and a seat bottom coupled to the end segment of the seat post for load-bearing support; and a seatback rotatably coupled to the seat bottom.
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