Portable wheelchair lift

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2005-01-28

2008-07-08

Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3654)

Elevator, industrial lift truck, or stationary lift for vehicle

Stairway assist for individual or minor barrier lift for...

C187S201000, C187S202000, C187S240000, C187S242000, C187S243000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07395900

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for lifting a wheelchair in non-residential indoor facilities. Guide rails extend from a wheeled-base and include a bearing and transmission system for raising and lowering a platform on which a wheelchair occupant travels. The bearing system is powered by a hydraulic cylinder with a cable or chain connected to the bearing system. The chain or cable traverses over idler pulleys at various positions about the guide rails and connects to the bearing system at one end and to one of the guide rails at another end. As the hydraulic cylinder is operated, the lifting cable translates the bearing system linearly through the guide rails, which in turn lifts the platform to a desired level. The platform may be adjusted to maintain a generally level orientation even as the guide rails are tilted to accommodate inclinations. Additional outriggers and/or supports may be provided to increase balance and stability of the lift. The weight of the wheeled-base is generally significantly greater than the combined weight of all other components of the lift in order to also provide increased balance and stability to the lift, especially when the guide rails are tilted to accommodate a staircase or other inclined situation.

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