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Removable power assist for manual wheelchair

一种手动轮椅、轮椅的技术，应用在装置,电动轮椅的装置,第二电机领域，能够解决无法安装、分离、笨重等问题

Pending Publication Date: 2021-02-26
RODA FUTURA LLC
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Devices exist on the market for converting a manual wheelchair to an electronic wheelchair, but they have drawbacks that prevent them from being fitted by the end user sitting in the chair, and they are bulky, not portable, have poor surfaces for the propulsion system contact and / or cannot be separated without removing the unit from the chair

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[0016] While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been disclosed, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not intended to be limiting. Similarly, the drawings and diagrams depict structural or architectural examples or alternative configurations of the invention, which are provided to aid in understanding the features and functions of various embodiments of the invention, but are not intended to be limiting. The described embodiments and features can be implemented and / or modified in various ways known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0017] figure 1 A block diagram of an apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. In this embodiment, device 100 includes a joystick 102 , at least one retractable friction roller 104 , and associated engagement unit 106 and power source 108 . Joystick 102 is operatively connected to communication unit 110 . combined with the present invention fi...

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Disclosed is a device for converting a manual wheelchair into an electronic wheelchair is provided. The device includes a joystick, a communication unit, a motor, a retractable friction roller, an engagement unit and a power source. The joystick is operably connected to a communication unit. The communication unit is operably connected to a motor. The motor includes an axle connected to a rotor. The retractable friction roller is mounted on the axle. The roller is placed in contact with a wheel of a manual wheelchair. The engagement unit is attached to the manual wheelchair to detachably attach the friction roller and the wheel. The power source is operably connected to the motor and the joystick.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 663,289, filed April 27, 2018, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0003] The present application relates generally to a removable power assist system for a manual wheelchair, and more particularly to an apparatus for converting or retrofitting a manual wheelchair to an electric wheelchair. [0004] In 2011, an estimated 2.7 million Americans used wheelchairs on a regular basis; up from 1.8 million in 1995. According to the 2011 Census, 46,000,000 Americans with disabilities are receiving income-based assistance. Of the cohort, 18.2% reported difficulty walking. There are also people who need a wheelchair temporarily, say 2-12 months, and they would rather not spend money on an electronic wheelchair, even if it is preferred over a manual wheelchair. [0005] Electronic wheelchairs and many innovations...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61G5/02A61G5/04A61G5/10
CPCA61G5/047A61G5/022A61G2203/14A61G5/023A61G5/046A61G5/08B60Y2200/84A61G5/02
Inventor E·佩斯金V·讷格尔A·威尔逊J·斯莱文
Owner RODA FUTURA LLC
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