Adjustable mount for controller of power driven wheelchair
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1. An apparatus for mounting a device to a wheelchair, the apparatus comprising:
- a clamp having an opening for receiving a projection extending from the device; and
an adjusting element for changing the size of the opening to retain the projection in the opening; and
wherein the clamp is operable to receive the projection in any of a plurality of different orientations.
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Abstract
An adjustable mount is provided that securely mounts a device to a power driven wheelchair, wherein the device is easily rotated, for example, to achieve a better viewing angle, improved access to the device, etc. Furthermore, the adjustable mount is operable to mount a variety of devices to a wheelchair, such as joysticks, other controller types, drink cups, etc.
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27 Claims
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1. An apparatus for mounting a device to a wheelchair, the apparatus comprising:
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a clamp having an opening for receiving a projection extending from the device; and
an adjusting element for changing the size of the opening to retain the projection in the opening; and
wherein the clamp is operable to receive the projection in any of a plurality of different orientations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for mounting a device to a wheelchair, the apparatus comprising:
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means for receiving a projection extending from the device in an opening; and
means for changing the size of the opening; and
wherein the opening is adapted to receive the projection in any of a plurality of different orientations.
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9. A combination for mounting a device to a wheelchair, the combination comprising:
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a substantially circular projection for attaching to the device;
a clamp having a substantially circular opening for receiving the projection; and
an adjusting element for changing the size of the opening; and
wherein the opening is adapted to receive the projection in any of a plurality of different orientations. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A clamp assembly for mounting a device to a wheelchair, the clamp assembly comprising:
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a clamp having a clamping portion and an attaching portion; and
wherein the clamping portion defines a substantially circular opening extending from a first clamp end to a second clamp end;
wherein the first clamp end and the second clamp end are substantially adjacent;
wherein the first clamp end includes at least one first through hole;
wherein the second clamp end includes at least one second through hole;
wherein the at least one first through hole and the at least one second through hole are substantially aligned;
wherein the attaching portion includes at least one mounting hole. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A wheelchair comprising at least two wheels carried by a frame, and a clamp assembly mounted on the wheelchair frame, the clamp assembly including:
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a clamp having a substantially circular opening for receiving a substantially circular projection of a device to be secured in the clamp; and
an adjusting element for changing the size of the opening; and
wherein the opening is adapted to receive the projection in any of a plurality of different orientations. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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