Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1997-11-13
2000-04-25
DePumpo, Daniel G.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
180907, 297DIG10, 5 861, B62M 114
Patent
active
060535199
ABSTRACT:
An occupant-operated motorized vehicle is provided having a motorized front wheel assembly. The vehicle is further provided with an operator controlled lifting structure which aides the occupant in coming to a standing position. The lifting structure includes a linear actuator that is coupled to a clevis, which is in turn coupled to a shaft. Activation of the actuator causes the clevis and therefore the shaft to rotate. Attached to each end of the shaft is a lift lever that extends rearwardly away from the shaft. The end of the lever not attached to the shaft are equipped to be coupled to a support sling that is used to support the occupant and raise the occupant to a standing position. The vehicle is further equipped with a seat to accommodate the occupant in an initial seated position, and at any time that the occupant desires to be in a seated position. The vehicle of the invention also includes a hip support which is used to support the occupant in a stable, standing position and which may be adjusted vertically to enhance the support and comfort of the occupant.
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Eberle Robert A.
Gerner James L.
Poindexter Edith L.
Poindexter Joel D.
Poindexter Joel T.
DePumpo Daniel G.
The Advanced Technologies Corp.
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