Motor vehicles – Power – Electric
Patent
1986-11-28
1989-03-07
Mitchell, David M.
Motor vehicles
Power
Electric
180907, 2803041, 297DIG4, 297DIG10, 297330, 5 81R, B60K 102, B60K 700, A61G 500
Patent
active
048098043
ABSTRACT:
A wheelchair apparatus is disclosed and includes a frame having a base portion and spaced side portions to define a space for receiving an operator's body. A device is provided for supporting the frame above a ground surface for movement therealong and includes a mechanism for moving the apparatus over the ground surface. A device is provided to permit an operator within the space to control movement of the apparatus along a ground surface. Finally, a seat assembly supports and selectively moves an operator between a fully seated position and a substantially upright position within the apparatus to permit the operator to control and move the apparatus over the ground surface from both the fully seated position as well as the substantially upright position.
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Mitchell David M.
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