Modular medical mobility device
AssigneeUniversity of North Florida Board of Trustees
InventorsJuan Aceros, Matthew Cantwell, John Prisco
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Abstract
A modular ride-on is provided that is adjustable based on the needs of the operator. The modular ride-on offers children and young adults with disabilities a higher degree of freedom and comfort over traditional mobility devices—such as wheelchairs. The modular ride-on includes a chassis configured to removably couple a plurality of adjustable modules. The independently adjustable modules include a front-end module, first and second drive modules, a seating module, a harness module, an armrest module, a footrest module, a leg support module, a body module, and a control module.
Claims20
A medical mobility device, the medical mobility device comprising:
- a chassis having a first end opposite a second end, the chassis comprising a plurality of mounting points;
- a frame, the frame comprising a frame extension removably received within a first mounting point of the plurality of mounting points, the first mounting point disposed at the first end of the chassis, the first mounting point being a first chassis aperture;
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- wherein an overall length of the medical mobility device is adjustable by a translation of the frame extension within the first chassis aperture.
A medical mobility device for use by an operator having a developmental disability, a physical disability, or both, the medical mobility device comprising:
- a chassis having a first end opposite a second end, the chassis comprising a plurality of mounting points;
- a frame, the frame comprising a frame extension in mechanical communication with the chassis, wherein the frame extension is at least partially slidably received within a first mounting point of the plurality of mounting points, whereby an overall length of the medical mobility device is adjustable by a translation of the frame extension within the first mounting point;
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- a drive shaft, the drive shaft comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the drive shaft is in mechanical communication with a drive wheel, the second end of the drive shaft is in mechanical communication with a motor, or both.
A method of producing a medical mobility device, the method comprising:
- providing a chassis having a first end opposite a second end, the chassis comprising a plurality of mounting points;
- securing a frame to the chassis, wherein the frame comprising a frame extension in mechanical communication with the chassis, wherein the frame extension is at least partially slidably received within a first mounting point of the plurality of mounting points, whereby an overall length of the medical mobility device is adjustable by a translation of the frame extension within the first mounting point;
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- attaching a drive shaft to the chassis, wherein the drive shaft comprises a first end and a second end, the first end of the drive shaft being in mechanical communication with a drive wheel, the second end of the drive shaft being in mechanical communication with a motor, or both.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.