Wheelchair overhead lifting apparatus

Details Wheelchair overhead lifting apparatus Wheelchair overhead lifting apparatus

1991-08-27

1992-11-24

Grosz, Alexander

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device

5 861, 5 891, 254326, 254362, 2803041, 297DIG4, A61G 712

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051651238

ABSTRACT:
An overhead lifting apparatus adapted to a wheelchair lifts a disabled person from the wheelchair to a forward elevated position. The disabled person is rotated and lowered to a second desired location approximate to the front of the wheelchair. The overhead lifting apparatus includes a cable and frame assembly connected to the wheelchair, a harness coupled to the cable and fitted to the disabled person, and a cable driving means such as a winch and battery. The cable driving means is controlled from the wheelchair to lower and raise the disabled person. The winch and battery are located at a rearward portion of the wheelchair behind the hubs of the rear wheels. The location and substantial mass of the winch and battery preventing tipping of the wheelchair.

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