Wheelchair tray accessory

Details Wheelchair tray accessory Wheelchair tray accessory

1995-05-15

1996-12-31

Boehler, Anne Marie

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

108 44, 108 50, 297155, 29718818, 2971882, A47B 8302, A47C 768

Patent

active

055886639

ABSTRACT:
The instant invention is a multi-purpose wheelchair accessory that is secured to a side surface of a conventional wheelchair. The accessory includes a provision for holding personal items in a concealed compartment beneath an extension of an armrest. In addition, a cane is positioned along one end of the accessory allowing the wheelchair operator additional support if needed upon leaving the confines of the wheelchair. A tray table is stored along one side surface of the accessory and includes a hinge allowing the table to be rotated from a storage position into a horizontal plane directly in front of the armrest allowing the person a platform for working and eating. The accessory further extends outward wherein the cane operates as a leg providing an extended handrail in front of the wheelchair allowing the person who leaves the wheelchair a range of support that is not possible from the conventional armrest position. In addition, the apparatus detaches from the wheelchair and includes a curved section which allows the accessory to operate as a ramp. The ramp provides a first level of height which can be doubled by rotating of the cover into a support position.

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