Handle assembly for wheel chair brake mechanism

Details Handle assembly for wheel chair brake mechanism Handle assembly for wheel chair brake mechanism

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Beohler, Anne Marie (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

C188S00200R

Reexamination Certificate

active

07066482

ABSTRACT:
The brake handle assembly of the invention may be retrofittable to an existing foldable wheelchair. The brake handle assembly includes a coupling member provided to a foldable wheelchair frame near a handle grip. The brake release assembly further includes a hand release lever operably coupled to the coupling member and a wheel brake mechanism. The release lever may be configured to disengage the wheel brake mechanism from a wheel of the wheelchair when depressed by a user. The brake handle assembly may also further include a friction brake actuation mechanism and a brake lockout mechanism.

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