Wheelchair power system

Details Wheelchair power system Wheelchair power system

1994-09-13

1996-03-05

Hurley, Kevin T.

Motor vehicles

Motor-carrying attachments

180 65, 180 651, 180907, 2803041, B62D 1104

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054959047

ABSTRACT:
A power system for wheelchairs is described, in particular for wheelchairs of the foldable type with quick-release wheel axles 1, the power system having two compact drive units, which are affixable and removable without the use of tools. The drive units connect vertically to complementary mounting brackets fixed to the wheelchair frame. The drive system also includes a control unit 51 for controlling power supply to each drive unit from batteries 41 held in underslung battery tray 42. The power system is retrofittable to existing wheelchairs, and is designed for easy removal.

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