EP 2716268 A2 20140409 - Suspension system for a mid-wheel drive wheelchair
Title (en)
Suspension system for a mid-wheel drive wheelchair
Title (de)
Aufhängungssystem für einen Mittelrad angetriebenen Rollstuhl
Title (fr)
Système de suspension pour chaise roulante motorisée à roue centrale
Publication
Application
Priority
- NL 2009570 A 20121004
- NL 2010866 A 20130527
Abstract (en)
The invention relates to a mid wheel drive wheelchair, comprising a frame and a suspension unit connected thereto for at least one drivable wheel element. The suspension unit comprises a first bearing arm connected to the frame for the drivable wheel element. A first end of the first bearing arm is pivotably connected to the frame, wherein the drivable wheel element is rotatably mountable near a part of the first bearing arm which is spaced apart from the first end. The suspension unit is provided with a spring and/or damper element connected to the frame for damping a pivoting motion of the first bearing arm. The suspension unit comprises a second bearing arm for a rear supporting wheel element, wherein a first end of the second bearing arm is pivotably connected to the first bearing arm. The spring and/or damper element is thereby also configured for damping a pivoting motion of the second bearing arm. According to an aspect of the invention the suspension unit comprises a front bearing arm for a front supporting wheel element. A first end of this front bearing arm is pivotably connected to the first bearing arm. Additionally, the front spring and/or damper element is configured for damping a pivoting motion of the front bearing arm.
IPC 8 full level
CPC (source: EP)
A61G 5/043 (2013.01); A61G 5/1078 (2016.10); A61G 5/1089 (2016.10)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR
Designated extension state (EPC)
BA ME
DOCDB simple family (publication)
EP 2716268 A2 20140409; EP 2716268 A3 20150422; EP 2716268 B1 20180314
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 13187328 A 20131004