Opening pedal adapted for wheelchair users. (PRM).
The opening pedal system with an access ramp addresses the challenge of accessing equipment for individuals with reduced mobility by enabling easy activation of opening mechanisms, thereby improving accessibility and compliance with regulations.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023010385
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-04
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing equipment with manual opening mechanisms often poses a barrier for individuals with reduced mobility, as these mechanisms are typically located at unsuitable heights, making it difficult or impossible for people in wheelchairs to access them, and also raise hygiene concerns.
The development of an opening pedal system with an access ramp, allowing users in wheelchairs and cyclists to easily position themselves and activate the opening mechanism by pressing a pedal platform.
This solution provides universal access to equipment requiring foot-operated openings, enhancing inclusivity and practicality while ensuring compliance with accessibility regulations.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Opening pedal adapted for people in wheelchairs. (PRM).
[0001] Synthesis
[0002] The present invention relates to an opening device accessible to people with reduced mobility, in particular people in wheelchairs. This device comprises a pedal provided with an access ramp which allows wheelchair users, as well as cyclists, to position themselves easily. By rolling on the ramp, they reach a pedal platform allowing the opening of any mechanism requiring a pedal mechanism to operate.
[0003] Benefits
[0004] The present invention has the following advantages: • It provides universal access to equipment requiring a foot opening suitable for people in wheelchairs. • It improves the inclusion and practicality of these facilities. • It promotes compliance with accessibility regulations.
[0005] Example of use
[0006] The present invention can be used in particular: • For opening pre-collection equipment hatches. • To open a mailbox. • For opening public toilet doors. • For opening building entrance doors. • For opening windows.
[0007] Conclusion
[0008] The present invention is an innovative and effective solution for improving the accessibility of equipment for people with reduced mobility.
[0009] Explanation
[0010] Currently, access to equipment requiring foot opening is often limited by manual devices located at an unsuitable height, making opening difficult, if not impossible, for people with reduced mobility. In addition, these manual devices can raise hygiene concerns.
[0011] The present invention consists of an opening pedal specially designed to remedy this problem. This pedal is provided with an access ramp which allows wheelchair users, as well as cyclists, to position themselves easily. By rolling on the ramp, they reach a plate which acts as a pedal actuator allowing the opening of any mechanism requiring a pedal mechanism to operate.
[0012] When a wheelchair user positions himself on the pedal platform using the access ramp, simple pressure on the pedal could activate an opening mechanism.
[0013] This innovative invention ensures universal access to equipment requiring the need for a wheelchair-friendly foot opening, thereby improving the inclusivity and practicality of these facilities while promoting compliance with accessibility regulations.
[0014] We invite you to consult the detailed description and the attached drawings for a better understanding of our innovation.
[0015] [Fig-1] Is a schematic representation of the device according to the invention seen from high.
[0016] [Fig.2] Side view of the open device.
[0017] [Fig.3] Angled view of the device.
[0018] [Fig.4] Front view of the device with a person in a wheelchair walking Before
[0019] [Fig.5] Front view of the device with a person in a wheelchair walking back
[0020] Referring to the drawings, it will be seen that the device indicated in (1) is a plate acting as an actuating pedal, having on the one hand, a location provided for the fixing of an additional mechanism indicated in (7) on the other hand, a hinge indicated in (3). The hinge indicated in (3) is fixed on the frame of the pedal indicated in (4) allowing the articulation of the plate acting as an actuating pedal indicated in (1). The plate acting as an actuating pedal indicated in (1) has several curved edges indicated in (2) allowing easy access from the front or from the side by a front or rear wheel indicated in (9) of a person in a wheelchair indicated in (6). In addition, the frame of the pedal indicated in (4) has an access ramp indicated in (5) located laterally to the frame of the pedal indicated in (4).This access ramp indicated in (5) has a non-slip coating indicated in (8) reducing any risk of slipping when accessing the access ramp indicated in (5) from the side. To operate the pedal mechanism, the wheelchair user indicated in (6) faces the access ramp indicated in (5) in order to cross it using the front or rear wheel indicated in (9) to reach the plate acting as the actuating pedal indicated in (1) allowing him to apply pressure with his front or rear wheel indicated in (9) on the plate acting as the actuating pedal indicated in (1) thereby driving with. it the location provided for the fixing of an additional mechanism indicated in (7) allowing a device additional to the invention to be actuated.
Claims
Claims
1. Referring to the drawings, it will be seen that the device (1) is a plate acting as an actuating pedal, having on the one hand, a location provided for the fixing of an additional mechanism (7) on the other hand, a hinge (3). The hinge (3) is fixed on the frame of the pedal (4) allowing the articulation of the plate acting as an actuating pedal (1). The plate acting as an actuating pedal (1) has several curved edges (2) allowing easy access from the front or from the side by a front or rear wheel (9) of a person in a wheelchair (6). In addition, the frame of the pedal (4) has an access ramp (5) located laterally to the frame of the pedal (4). This access ramp (5) has a non-slip coating (8) reducing any risk of slipping during lateral access to the access ramp (5).To actuate the pedal mechanism, the wheelchair user (6) faces the access ramp (5) in order to cross it using the front or rear wheel (9) to reach the plate acting as an actuating pedal (1) allowing him to apply pressure with his front or rear wheel (9) on the plate acting as an actuating pedal (1) bringing with it the location provided for the fixing of an additional mechanism (7) allowing a device attached to the invention to be actuated.
2. According to claim 1, the plate acting as an actuation pedal (1) is easily accessible thanks to the curved edges (2) and its access ramp (5).
3. According to claim 1 and 2 the opening pedal device (1) has a fixing (7) allowing a device annexed to the invention to be actuated.
4. According to claim 1, 2 and 3 the invention must be accessible by the front or rear wheel (9) of a person in a wheelchair indicated in (6) in order to be able to operate.
5. According to claim 1, 2 and 3 the invention is activated by the passage of a front or rear wheel indicated in (9)