User propelled wheelchair with combined propulsion and steering controls

    公开(公告)号:GB2456077A

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-08

    申请号:GB0903996

    申请日:2007-05-25

    Applicant: MORGAN TIM

    Inventor: MORGAN TIM

    Abstract: A wheelchair comprises wheels 1 driven by a propulsion system comprising reciprocating levers 5. The lever may include a freewheel element and may be connected to the wheel 1 by means of a chain 3 and sprockets 4. The wheel may be suspended using a swing arm 6 supported by a spring element 7. The swing arm 6 and propulsion lever 5 may pivot about a common axis, ensuring that propulsion is unaffected by the suspension. Directional control is provided by a steering mechanism comprising a single pivoting lever 13 controlled by the user's hand and connected to a pivotable steering wheel. The steering lever may be connected to the steering wheel by means of cables.

    User propelled wheelchair using arm actuated levers

    公开(公告)号:GB2449496A

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-26

    申请号:GB0710054

    申请日:2007-05-25

    Applicant: MORGAN TIM

    Inventor: MORGAN TIM

    Abstract: A wheelchair fitted with propulsion and steeling mechanisms enables wheelchair users to travel effectively over rough and sloped terrain. The wheelchair consists of front wheels 1 which are driven via a propulsion system consisting of chain and sprockets, 3, 4 and a propulsion lever 5 including a freewheel element. A sprung suspension strut 7 may facilitate vertical displacement of the ground contacting wheel. The propulsion system may be supported by a swing arm 6 which pivots about the same point as propulsion lever 5, such that propulsion is unaffected by vertical displacement of the ground contacting wheel. Directional control may be provided by a steering mechanism consisting of a pivoting lever 12 and cables, which cause a rear steeling wheel 2 to steer the device. This steering system may be supported by member 9 and suspension strut 10, such that vertical displacement of the steering wheel cushions impacts from an uneven ground surface.

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