Exercise apparatus for the handicapped

An exercise apparatus for the handicapped, for replaceable attachment to a wheelchair, comprising:

• a support frame;
• said frame having drive means attached;
• said drive means comprises a gear means and a driven motor;
• said gear means having a disc rotatably mounted;
• a plurality of connection rod means being individually attached at one end to said rotatably mounted disc at distinct positions on said disc;
• rocker arm means;
• said arm means comprise a plurality of vertical posts being connected separately to each of said connection rod means at the end opposite said rotatably mounted disc;
• said arm means having adjustable handle means at the top end of said posts;
• said arm means further having adjustable foot support means at the bottom end of said posts;
• wheelchair motion drive means;
• said wheelchair motion drive means comprises a small gear motor;
• said small gear motor having disc means;
• a frame support post;
• said frame support post having said small gear motor attached;
• said small gear motor having wheelchair motion transfer linkage means comprising shaft means attached at one end to said wheelchair and at the other end at an offset position on said disk means;
• speed control means;
• and
• manual power override means whereby the drive means provides user limb exercise and the motion drive means provides motion to the wheelchair.