Motorized transfer and transport system for the disabled
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1. A powered transfer and transport system for the disabled, said powered system comprising:
- a wheeled frame;
a power source comprising one or more rechargeable batteries disposed on said wheeled frame;
a seating surface comprising one or more panels supported by said wheeled frame;
one or more arms disposed on at least one side of said seating surface;
powered means for laterally shifting said seating surface, said powered means for laterally shifting disposed on said wheeled frame and connected to said power source;
powered means for elevating said seating surface, said powered means for elevating disposed on said frame and connected to said power source;
powered means for rotating said seating surface, said powered means for rotating disposed on said means for elevating and connected to said power source;
control means for operating said powered means for laterally shifting, said powered means for elevating, and said powered means for rotating, said control means disposed on said frame and operable from said seating surface; and
means for recharging said rechargeable batteries, said means for recharging operable from said seating surface.
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Abstract
A powered transfer and transport system is provided to permit disabled individuals increased mobility and freedom of movement. The powered system performs as a wheelchair in one configuration and as a bed in another, and provides powered mechanisms for variously positioning the seating surface which are operable by the occupant from the seating surface. The powered system includes mechanisms for laterally shifting, elevating, rotating, reclining and driving the seating surface. Enhanced mobility and freedom of movement for the individual results, improving the capability for independent living and expanding employment opportunities.
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34 Claims
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1. A powered transfer and transport system for the disabled, said powered system comprising:
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a wheeled frame; a power source comprising one or more rechargeable batteries disposed on said wheeled frame; a seating surface comprising one or more panels supported by said wheeled frame; one or more arms disposed on at least one side of said seating surface; powered means for laterally shifting said seating surface, said powered means for laterally shifting disposed on said wheeled frame and connected to said power source; powered means for elevating said seating surface, said powered means for elevating disposed on said frame and connected to said power source; powered means for rotating said seating surface, said powered means for rotating disposed on said means for elevating and connected to said power source; control means for operating said powered means for laterally shifting, said powered means for elevating, and said powered means for rotating, said control means disposed on said frame and operable from said seating surface; and means for recharging said rechargeable batteries, said means for recharging operable from said seating surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A powered transfer and transport system for the disabled, said powered system comprising:
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a wheeled frame; a power source disposed on said wheeled frame; a seating surface comprising one or more panels supported by said wheeled frame; powered means for laterally shifting said seating surface, said powered means for laterally shifting disposed on said wheeled frame and connected to said power source, wherein; said powered means for laterally shifting shifts said seating surface laterally in one or more directions along an arcuate path; and said powered means for laterally shifting includes; one or more rails disposed on and extending generally laterally across said wheeled frame, said one or more rails having an arcuate shape disposed in a generally vertical plane; one or more guides slidably disposed on said one or more rails and attached to means for elevating said seating surface; and means for driving said one or more guides along said one or more rails, such that said seating surface may be adjusted laterally along an arcuate path by an occupant thereof; powered means for elevating said seating surface, said powered means for elevating disposed on said frame and connected to said power source; powered means for rotating said seating surface, said powered means for rotating disposed on said means for elevating and connected to said power source; and control means for operating said powered means for laterally shifting, said powered means for elevating, and said powered means for rotating, said control means disposed on said frame and operable from said seating surface.
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20. A powered transfer and transport system for the disabled, said powered system comprising:
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a wheeled frame; a powered source disposed on said wheeled frame comprising one or more rechargeable batteries; a seating surface comprising one or more panels supported by said wheeled frame; one or more arms disposed on at least one side of said seating surface; powered means for laterally shifting said seating surface, said powered means for laterally shifting disposed on said wheeled frame and connected to said power source; powered means for elevating said seating surface, said powered means for elevating disposed on said frame and connected to said power source; powered means for rotating said seating surface, said powered means for rotating disposed on said frame and connected to said power source; control means for operating said powered means for laterally shifting, said powered means for elevating, and said powered means for rotating, said control means disposed on said frame and operable from said seating surface; and means for recharging said rechargeable batteries, said means for recharging operable from at least one of said one or more arms.
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21. A powered transfer and transport system for the disabled, said powered system comprising:
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a wheeled frame; a power source disposed on said wheeled frame; a seating surface comprising one or more panels supported by said wheeled frame; powered means for laterally shifting said seating surface, said powered means for laterally shifting disposed on said wheeled frame and connected to said power source; powered means for elevating said seating surface, said powered means for elevating disposed on said frame and connected to said power source; powered means for rotating said seating surface, said powered means for elevation disposed on said frame and connected to said power source; control means for operating said powered means for laterally shifting, said powered means for elevating, and said powered means for rotating, said control means disposed on said frame and operable from said seating surface, one or more limit switches connected to said power source to limit the travel of said seating surface in at least one direction of motion, wherein said one or more limit switches include; left and right chair shifting limit switches positioned on said frame to contact said powered means for laterally shifting at opposing lateral edges of said wheeled frame; raised and lowered chair elevation limit switches positioned to contact said powered means for elevating when said powered means for elevating is extended to its maximum length, and retracted to its shortest length; and clockwise and counterclockwise chair rotation limit switches positioned on said frame to contact said means for rotating when said means for rotating has rotated substantially 180 degrees from a forward facing position in either a clockwise direction or counterclockwise position, respectively, as viewed from above.
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22. A powered transfer and transport system for the disabled, said powered system comprising:
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a wheeled frame; a power source disposed on said wheeled frame; a seating surface comprising one or more panels supported by said wheeled frame; powered means for laterally shifting said seating surface on said wheeled frame connected to said power source, said powered means for laterally shifting operable to shift said seating surface laterally in one or more directions along an arcuate path which extends in a generally vertical direction from said wheeled frame; and control means for operating said powered means for laterally shifting from said seating surface. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A powered transfer and transport system for the disabled, said powered system comprising:
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a wheeled frame; a power source disposed on said wheeled frame; a seating surface comprising one or more panels supported by said wheeled frame; powered means for laterally shifting said seating surface on said wheeled frame connected to said power source, said powered means for laterally shifting operable to shift said seating surface laterally in one or more directions along an arcuate path, and said powered means for laterally shifting including; one or more rails disposed on and extending generally laterally across said wheeled frame, said one or more rails having an arcuate shape disposed in a generally vertical plane; one or more guides slidably disposed on said one or more rails and attached to one or more panels of said seating surface; and means for driving said one or more guides along said one or more rails; and control means for operating said powered means for laterally shifting from said seating surface; whereby said seating surface may be adjusted laterally in either direction along an arcuate path by an occupant thereof. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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34. A powered transfer and transport system for the disabled, said powered system comprising:
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a wheeled frame; a power source disposed on said wheeled frame; a seating surface comprising one or more panels supported by said wheeled frame; powered means for laterally shifting said seating surface on said wheeled frame connected to said power source, said powered means for laterally shifting operable to shift said seating surface laterally in one or more directions along an arcuate path, where said arcuate path extends in a generally vertical plane and tilts said seating surface up to approximately 5 degrees from vertical at each end of said arcuate path; and control means for operating said powered means for laterally shifting from said seating surface.
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