Motor vehicle with wheelchair caddy
OwnerRoy E. Dayinventor
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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.
Claims13
1-13. (canceled)
A cycle for enabling a wheelchair bound rider to substantially independently access and operate the cycle, the cycle comprising:
- a frame, an engine, a power control, a brake device, a steering control, a seat, and at least one wheel;
- and
- a caddy connecting mechanism for connecting a caddy to the cycle.
A method of converting a conventional cycle for use by a disabled rider, the method comprising:
- attaching a rider securing mechanism adjacent a seat portion of the cycle in a location to position the rider for access to a steering control 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;
- and
- after securing the connecting mechanism to the cycle, coupling the caddy to the cycle.
The cycle of claim 1, wherein the caddy is releasably mountable to the frame in a position to substantially facilitate transfer of the rider from a wheelchair to the seat of the cycle and comprises:
- a base configured to receive the wheelchair of the rider;
- at least one axle having an at least one wheel mounted at a first end thereof and extending along and supporting the base;
- and
- a cycle connecting mechanism mounted along a side portion of the base and projecting toward the caddy connecting mechanism.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.