Universal abduction wedge for a wheelchair

Details Universal abduction wedge for a wheelchair Universal abduction wedge for a wheelchair

1991-12-16

1994-06-14

Chen, Jose V.

Chairs and seats

Body or occupant restraint or confinement

Having crotch strap or post

297DIG4, A47C 3100

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active

053204166

ABSTRACT:
The abduction wedge assembly for a wheelchair includes an abduction member joined to a slide, pivot and height extension mechanism that permits the abduction wedge member to be compatibly joined to wheelchairs of selected seat thickness. The slide, pivot and height extension mechanism which is joined to the base of a wheelchair seat includes a slidable member that is longitudinally slidable with respect to a fixed slide guide located at the base of the wheelchair seat. The slide member can be extended to a limit position that permits pivoting of the abduction member from an on-seat position to an off-seat position. The slide, pivot and height extension mechanism further includes a height adjustment member to which the abduction member is joined. The height adjustment member enables the abduction wedge member to be compatibly fitted to wheelchair seats of any thickness. A locking mechanism provided on the slide guide locks the slide member in any selected longitudinally extended position.

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