Apparatus and method for attaching a motorized wheel to a wheelc

Details Apparatus and method for attaching a motorized wheel to a wheelc Apparatus and method for attaching a motorized wheel to a wheelc

1994-06-02

1996-02-27

Hurley, Kevin T.

Motor vehicles

Motor-carrying attachments

Driven steering wheel type

180907, 2803241, B62M 714

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active

054941261

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for attaching a motorized wheel to a wheelchair including a mounting frame operatively connected to the motorized wheel, the frame having a laterally-extending cylindrical member, and a mounting bracket operatively connected to a frame of the wheelchair, the bracket having an open slot for receiving the cylindrical member of the mounting frame, the slot defining an interior cam surface which is open on the front side thereof and enclosed on the bottom, back and top sides thereof. The frame has means for adjusting the width thereof to accommodate a variety of different wheelchairs. The mounting frame has a second laterally-extending cylindrical member which is a slidable pin for selective engagement with the mounting bracket to attach the motorized wheel to the wheelchair.

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