Obstacle traversing wheelchair

Details Obstacle traversing wheelchair Obstacle traversing wheelchair

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Ellis, Christopher P. (Department: 3618)

Motor vehicles

Power

Electric

C180S907000, C280S250100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06935448

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelerating or decelerating the wheelchair thereby raising or lowering the front caster(s) through the rotational movement of the pivot arms. By raising or lowering the front caster(s) in such a manner, curb-like obstacles can be traversed in a low-impact manner.

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