Multifunctional armrest

A flexible wheelchair backrest that can pivot 90° into a sliding board addresses the challenge of patient transfers by offering a secure and versatile solution for wheelchair users with limited mobility.

DE202025002835U1Active Publication Date: 2026-04-02CZAPEK CHRISTIAN
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-25
Publication Date
2026-04-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing wheelchairs lack a flexible backrest that can be easily converted into a sliding board for facilitating patient transfers, particularly for individuals with limited mobility.

Method used

A flexible wheelchair backrest that can be moved 90° into a horizontal position, utilizing a divisible wheelchair wheel and heavy-duty hinges with a locking mechanism, enabling easy transfer to chairs, beds, or toilets.

Benefits of technology

Enhances patient mobility by providing a versatile and secure means for transferring individuals with limited mobility using a wheelchair backrest that doubles as a sliding board.

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Abstract

That wheelchair 1 with flex backrests 2+3 is in its normal position. This is characterized by...
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Description

[0001] for the registration of a utility model protection for a flexible wheelchair backrest.

[0002] This wheelchair backrest “Flexlehne” is an armrest that fits 85% of all conventional wheelchairs.

[0003] The “Flexlehne” can be moved 90° into a horizontal position, thus serving as a sliding board for people with limited mobility during transfers.

[0004] This is only possible because I developed the divisible wheelchair wheel and have a patent for it with the number: DE10 2016 003 936.1.

[0005] It is therefore a sensible, further invention to complement my previous patent.

[0006] The invention is described in more detail below using a preferred embodiment as an example.

[0007] It shows: 1 A wheelchair with the new flexible backrests. 2 A flexible backrest folded out to 90°. 3 Both flex backrests folded out to 90°. 4 heavy-duty hinges with locking mechanism. Figures 1, 2, and 3 demonstrate the complete functions for easily transferring the patient to a chair, bed, or toilet. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 10 2016 003 936.1

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Claims

[1] That the wheelchair 1 with the flex backrests 2+3 is in its normal position. characterized by [2] That the two flexible backrests 2 + 3 on the wheelchair 1 can be folded down by 90°. characterized by [3] That the flex backrests 2+3 on both sides are folded down by 90° on wheelchair 1. characterized by [4] The heavy-duty hinge with its locking mechanism 4 rotates and locks the flexible backrests 2+3 of the wheelchair 1 into a 90° rotation. These functions enable barrier-free transfer to a chair, bed or toilet.

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Patent Citations

  • chap wheel - a solid wheel that can be divided into 3 segments with hard rubber segment traction tires that fits any conventional wheelchair

    DE102016003936A1