Wheelchair brake

Details Wheelchair brake Wheelchair brake

1994-01-24

1996-02-20

Tyson, Karin L.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

74526, 74529, 188 2F, B60T 104

Patent

active

054923557

ABSTRACT:
Braking apparatus for use on wheelchairs are provided by the present invention. The braking apparatus may be used on a wheelchair having a pair of rotatable wheels and a frame member. The apparatus includes a mounting assembly connected to the frame member wherein the mounting assembly comprises first and second clamp sections for securing the mounting assembly to the frame member; a quick release assembly for compressing the first and second clamp sections around the frame member; and frictional braking means for slowing the rotation of at least one of said wheels.

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