Motor vehicle with wheelchair caddy
OwnerRoy E. Day, JR.inventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for a wheelchair caddy to be attached to a disabled rider adapted cycle or scooter that may include connectors connecting the caddy and cycle, a rear or double rear axle attached to the base of the caddy frame, a handle for the user to grip while pulling the wheelchair onto the caddy, a rod as an emergency brake, a ratcheting strap or straps and bungee cord for securing the wheelchair in the caddy, walled footwells for the securing the passengers feet, a secured foam rubber middle console, a fitted, padded back rest, thigh restraining straps, lower ribcage restraining straps and other features.
Claims24
A caddy for enabling transport of a wheelchair by a cycle, comprising a base having first and second side walls and front and rear portions, at least one axle supporting the base, and at least one wheel mounted along the axle, a wheelchair securing mechanism configured to releasably secure the wheelchair on the base, and at least one connecting mechanism mounted to the base and adapted to releasably connect the caddy to the cycle.
A vehicle for use by a wheelchair bound rider, which enables the rider to substantially independently access and operate the vehicle comprising:
- a cycle or scooter having a frame, an engine, power and braking controls, steering controls, a seat, and front and rear wheels;
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- a caddy releasably mountable to the frame of the cycle or scooter in a position to substantially facilitate transfer of the rider from a wheelchair to the seat of the cycle or scooter, the caddy comprising:
- a base configured to receive the wheelchair of the rider;
- at least one axle having at least one wheel mounted at a first end thereof and extending along and supporting the base;
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- a connecting mechanism mounted along a side portion of the base, projecting toward one support member configured to attach to the frame of the cycle or scooter.
A method of converting a conventional cycle for use by a disabled rider, comprising:
- attaching a rider securing mechanism adjacent a seat portion of the cycle in a location to position the rider for access to driving controls of the cycle;
- coupling a connecting mechanism to the cycle;
- arranging a caddy adjacent the seat portion of the cycle in a position to enable transfer of the disabled rider from a wheelchair to the seat portion substantially without assistance;
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- after securing the connecting mechanism to the cycle, coupling the caddy to the cycle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.