EP2716268A3 - Suspension system for a mid-wheel drive wheelchair - Google Patents
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- EP2716268A3 EP2716268A3 EP20130187328 EP13187328A EP2716268A3 EP 2716268 A3 EP2716268 A3 EP 2716268A3 EP 20130187328 EP20130187328 EP 20130187328 EP 13187328 A EP13187328 A EP 13187328A EP 2716268 A3 EP2716268 A3 EP 2716268A3
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- Prior art keywords
- bearing arm
- suspension unit
- frame
- mid
- wheel drive
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- 239000000725 suspension Substances 0.000 title abstract 6
- 238000013016 damping Methods 0.000 abstract 3
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
- A61G5/04—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs motor-driven
- A61G5/041—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs motor-driven having a specific drive-type
- A61G5/043—Mid wheel drive
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
- A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
- A61G5/1078—Parts, details or accessories with shock absorbers or other suspension arrangements between wheels and frame
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
- A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
- A61G5/1089—Anti-tip devices
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- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Handcart (AREA)
- Automatic Cycles, And Cycles In General (AREA)
Abstract
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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NL2009570A NL2009570C2 (en) | 2012-10-04 | 2012-10-04 | MEDIUM-WHEELED WHEELCHAIR. |
NL2010866A NL2010866C2 (en) | 2013-05-27 | 2013-05-27 | IMPROVED SUSPENSION FOR WHEEL-DRIVEN WHEELCHAIR. |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP2716268A2 EP2716268A2 (en) | 2014-04-09 |
EP2716268A3 true EP2716268A3 (en) | 2015-04-22 |
EP2716268B1 EP2716268B1 (en) | 2018-03-14 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP13187328.3A Active EP2716268B1 (en) | 2012-10-04 | 2013-10-04 | Suspension system for a mid-wheel drive wheelchair |
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Families Citing this family (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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NL2018169B1 (en) | 2017-01-13 | 2018-07-25 | Dietz Power B V | Wheelchair |
EP3354247B1 (en) | 2017-01-31 | 2020-03-18 | Permobil AB | Swing arm assembly for a mid-wheel drive wheelchair |
CN113086051A (en) * | 2021-04-30 | 2021-07-09 | 深圳市普渡科技有限公司 | Suspension device, chassis with same and robot |
Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP1142548A2 (en) * | 2000-04-04 | 2001-10-10 | Walter E. Schaffner | Anti-tip caster suspension for a wheelchair |
JP2004135811A (en) * | 2002-10-17 | 2004-05-13 | Atex Co Ltd | Electric wheelchair |
US20080083573A1 (en) * | 2006-10-04 | 2008-04-10 | P&F Brother Industrial Corporation | Vehicle |
WO2008124953A1 (en) * | 2007-04-13 | 2008-10-23 | Degonda Rehab Sa | Wheelchair having a center wheel drive |
US20110253464A1 (en) * | 2010-04-15 | 2011-10-20 | Freerider Corp. | Suspension system for electric wheelchair |
US20120012416A1 (en) * | 2010-07-15 | 2012-01-19 | Permobil Ab | Electric mid-wheel drive wheelchair |
WO2012047844A1 (en) * | 2010-10-05 | 2012-04-12 | Pride Mobility Products Corporation | Anti-tip and suspension systems for wheelchairs |
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- 2013-10-04 EP EP13187328.3A patent/EP2716268B1/en active Active
Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP1142548A2 (en) * | 2000-04-04 | 2001-10-10 | Walter E. Schaffner | Anti-tip caster suspension for a wheelchair |
JP2004135811A (en) * | 2002-10-17 | 2004-05-13 | Atex Co Ltd | Electric wheelchair |
US20080083573A1 (en) * | 2006-10-04 | 2008-04-10 | P&F Brother Industrial Corporation | Vehicle |
WO2008124953A1 (en) * | 2007-04-13 | 2008-10-23 | Degonda Rehab Sa | Wheelchair having a center wheel drive |
US20110253464A1 (en) * | 2010-04-15 | 2011-10-20 | Freerider Corp. | Suspension system for electric wheelchair |
US20120012416A1 (en) * | 2010-07-15 | 2012-01-19 | Permobil Ab | Electric mid-wheel drive wheelchair |
WO2012047844A1 (en) * | 2010-10-05 | 2012-04-12 | Pride Mobility Products Corporation | Anti-tip and suspension systems for wheelchairs |
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EP2716268B1 (en) | 2018-03-14 |
EP2716268A2 (en) | 2014-04-09 |
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