Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1996-03-13
1998-08-11
Johnson, Brian L.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
2803041, 280650, 3011242, B62M 114
Patent
active
057916721
ABSTRACT:
A set of quick release hubs for wheelchairs for physically handicapped persons with hemiplegic disability, characterized by two identical inserts (D1 & D2) located inwards from the hubs (M1 & M2) having quick release, being securely fastened into supports (10) provided on the wheelchair frame for the wheel location, each insert (D1 & D2) being coupled to each other on the inwards sides by an adjustable linkage system (1) and fitted on the other sides against the hub (M1 & M2) of the wheels (R1 & R2) of the wheelchair, one (D1) of the inserts including a drive collar and hand rim (18) for the handicapped person, thereby forming a drive system while the other insert (D2) being a driven system; the other rotation being provided directly on the outer hand rim (23) connected to the wheel (R1) thus placing the controls of the wheelchair motion on one side.
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Johnson Brian L.
Lerner Avraham
Linden Gerald E.
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