US 5,701,968 A · Transitional power mobility aid for physically challenged children

Abstract

A multipositioning power mobility aid for physically challenged children is provided. The power mobility aid provides a transition to a power wheelchair. The power mobility aid includes a multipositioning main frame that allows a child to be placed in a sitting, semi-standing or standing position without requiring multiple adjustments. The back support rotates to a nonsupporting position to facilitate placing a child in or removing a child from the power mobility aid. The back support then locks into an upright supporting position after the child is positioned in the power mobility aid. The power mobility aid includes an adjustable arm that supports the user-operable input device in multiple locations.

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Dependent claims

A mobility aid providing mobility to a physically challenged child user, comprising:

a base having wheels connected to said base;
a main frame coupled to said base, said base supporting said main frame in a substantially vertical position and said main frame being vertically adjustable to a plurality of vertical heights,
wherein said main frame includes
a lower frame adjustably coupled to said base, and
an upper frame coupled to said lower frame,
a trunk support coupled to said lower frame;
a seat coupled to said lower frame;
and
a back support coupled to said upper frame;
whereby said trunk support, said seat, and said back support move vertically as a unit with said main frame in order to support the child user in a plurality of positions.

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Transitional power mobility aid for physically challenged children

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Abstract

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