Safety locking mechanism for wheelchairs

Details Safety locking mechanism for wheelchairs Safety locking mechanism for wheelchairs

1979-05-09

1981-05-05

Bertsch, Richard A.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Seats with body modifications

105159, 280242WC, 410 23, B60N 102

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042654785

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for use in combination with all types of standard wheelchairs for immobilizing or restraining the wheelchair in a stationary condition when the wheelchair is loaded or carried on a vehicle, transport system or other structure subject to bouncing, random motion or acceleration and deceleration forces is disclosed. Securing and releasing the apparatus may be controlled by the wheelchair occupant and comprises a latching mechanism which attaches to all types of wheelchairs and which is controlled by a lever easily operated by a wheelchair occupant having only minimum use of one hand. A bar which cooperates with and engages the latch on the wheelchair is attached to a standard which in turn is secured to the vehicle, transport system or structure. A preferred embodiment of the invention further includes a back pad and a head rest and shoulder and seat belt which attaches to the standard.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1835840 (1931-12-01), Barclay
patent: 3955847 (1976-05-01), Schiowitz
patent: 4060271 (1977-11-01), Williams
patent: 4093303 (1978-06-01), Nelson

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