Assisted spring seat height optimization lift
AssigneeUniversity of South Florida
InventorsBenjamin Curtis Franklin, Travis Lee Kempf, Ryan Patrick Murphy, Joel Martin Kummer, Myles Christian Waiters, Daniel James Bumiller
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Abstract
An assisted spring seat height optimization lift device and method of use thereof is presented herein. The device is generally comprised of a seat frame attached to a scissor lift assembly that can be moved by engaging a releases mechanism attached to a lifting mechanism. The device is used to lift a handcycle user to a height that is manageable to transfer to a wheelchair independently without impeding the functionality of the handcycle.
Claims18
A seat lift for a handcycle comprising:
- a seat frame positioned beneath a seat;
- a scissor lift assembly attached to the seat frame on one end and to the handcycle at an opposing end;
- a pair of moveable handles attached to the handcycle on each side of the seat frame wherein the pair of moveable handles are capable of movement in a 180° arc;
- a release mechanism attached to one handle;
- and
- a lifting mechanism attached to the release mechanism.
A method of transferring from a lateral surface to a handcycle comprising:
- providing a handcycle with a seat lift attached wherein the seat lift comprises:
- a seat frame positioned beneath a seat;
- a scissor lift assembly attached to the seat frame on one end and to the handcycle at an opposing end;
- a pair of moveable handles attached to the handcycle on each side of the seat frame;
- a release mechanism attached to one handle;
- and
- a lifting mechanism attached to the release mechanism;
- raising the seat lift by engaging the release mechanism;
- sliding into the seat of the handcycle;
- using the pair of handles to support part of a user's bodyweight;
- engaging the release mechanism to lower the seat lift;
- and
- moving the handles to a backward orientation to use the handcycle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.