Wheelchair restraint systems and method thereof

A wheelchair restraint system for limiting movement of a wheelchair in a transport vehicle, the vehicle including an interior, a floor and a side wall, the system comprising:

• a chock comprising a body configured to be coupled to the floor or side wall in the interior of the vehicle;
• and
• a coupling mechanism comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the chock and the second end is configured to couple the wheelchair to the chock;
• wherein the body of the chock comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being angled relative to the second portion.

A method for restraining a wheelchair in a cab of a vehicle, the cab defined by a floor, a roof and a wall of the vehicle, the method comprising:

• providing a restraint system having at least a chock, a coupling mechanism comprising at least one belt, and a receiver mechanism;
• coupling the chock to the floor of the vehicle;
• receiving a wheel of the wheelchair within an interior cavity of the chock;
• and,
• attaching the coupling mechanism to a structural component of the wheelchair to limit movement of the wheelchair relative to the chock.

A vehicle, comprising:

• an interior cab;
• a vehicle floor located in the cab;
• a track system comprising at least one track coupled to the floor;
• and
• a wheelchair restraint system comprising a chock, a coupling mechanism, and a receiver mechanism, the chock being adjustably coupled to the at least one track;
• wherein, the chock comprises a body defining an interior cavity configured to receive a wheel of a wheelchair;
• wherein, an end of the coupling mechanism is configured to be positioned around the wheel or a frame of the wheelchair and couple to the receiver mechanism to limit movement of a wheelchair relative to the chock.