Wheelchair transfer mechanism

Details Wheelchair transfer mechanism Wheelchair transfer mechanism

1989-11-07

1991-09-24

Olszewski, Robert P.

Elevator, industrial lift truck, or stationary lift for vehicle

Stationary lift for roadway vehicle or required component...

Having specific drive means for support

187 10, 187 11, B66B 908

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050507087

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a wheelchair transfer mechanism for transferring a wheelchair over a stairway between a top and bottom landings in a staircase. The wheelchair transfer mechanism includes first and second guide rails mounted in vertically spaced relationship on each side wall of the staircase. The wheelchair transfer mechanism also includes a support platform movably mounted on the first and second rails and extending fully across the stairway. The wheelchair transfer mechanism further includes a drive means for moving the support platform along the first and second guide rails between the top and bottom landings of the stairway.

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