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Wheelchair having speed and direction control touchpad

  • US 20030192728A1
  • Filed: 05/05/2003
  • Published: 10/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wheelchair comprising:

  • a frame supporting a drive wheel;

    at least one motor supported on said frame for driving said drive wheel;

    a controller operatively connected with said motor;

    a touchpad supported on said frame, said touchpad having an output that is indicative of desired speed and direction of movement of said wheelchair;

    a single cable operatively connecting said touchpad with said controller;

    a first electrical connector on said signal cable for transmitting electrical signals between said touchpad and said controller; and

    a second electrical connector on said signal cable for transmitting electrical signals to said touchpad and for transmitting electrical signals to said controller.

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