CA2160196A1 - Chair for a chairlift system - Google Patents
Chair for a chairlift systemInfo
- Publication number
- CA2160196A1 CA2160196A1 CA002160196A CA2160196A CA2160196A1 CA 2160196 A1 CA2160196 A1 CA 2160196A1 CA 002160196 A CA002160196 A CA 002160196A CA 2160196 A CA2160196 A CA 2160196A CA 2160196 A1 CA2160196 A1 CA 2160196A1
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- chair
- embodied
- wheelchair
- load
- bearing surface
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B61—RAILWAYS
- B61D—BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES
- B61D11/00—Mine cars
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
- A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
- A61G5/1054—Large wheels, e.g. higher than the seat portion
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B61—RAILWAYS
- B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B61B12/00—Component parts, details or accessories not provided for in groups B61B7/00 - B61B11/00
- B61B12/002—Cabins; Ski-lift seats
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Abstract
A chair for a chairlift system, which is embodied with a support and traction cable, that is guided in the terminal stations over deflector pulleys, one of which is driven, the chair comprising a supporting frame (11) that can be clamped to the support and traction cable by means of clamping devices, as a result of which it is movable between the stations, and being embodied with a seat (4) for at least one passenger. A free space is thereby provided next to this seat, or between two seats (4), and the supporting frame (11) is embodied with a load-bearing surface (5) for a wheelchair
Description
The invention relates to a chair for a chairlift system which is embodied with a support and traction cable that is guided in the terminal stations over deflector pulleys, one of which is driven; the chair comprises a supporting frame that can be clamped to the support and traction cable by means of clamping devices, making it movable between the stations, and is embodied with a seat for at least one passenger.
Until now, if persons who are confined to a wheelchair because of disabilities in locomotion wanted to use a chairlift system, this required lifting them from the wheelchair onto a chair of a chairlift system, folding the wheelchair, and carrying the wheelchair on the chair of the chairlift system along with the passenger. In the other station, the wheelchair must then be unfolded, and the handicapped person must be moved from the chair of the chairlift system back into the wheelchair.
It is accordingly the object of the present invention to create a chair for a chairlift system that is easy to use even by persons who are confined to a wheelchair. According to the invention, this is attained in that a free space is provided next to this seat of the chair, or between two seats, and the supporting frame is embodied with a load-bearing surface for a wheelchair. Accordingly, there is space to hold a wheelchair on the chair of the chairlift 216~196 system, and there is at least one seat for a companion as well.
Preferably, the supporting frame is embodied with two crosswise struts, to which the load-bearing surface is secured. In addition, the load-bearing surface may be embodied with a downward-pointing bulge, whose course is adapted to the main wheels of the wheelchair. Furthermore, the load-bearing surface may be embodied with connector elements for detachably securing a ramp to it.
Preferably, in a chair having a safety yoke supported pivotably and extending over the width of the chair, this safety yoke is embodied with an upward-pointing bent portion above the load-bearing surface for the wheelchair.
Furthermore, belts are preferably provided for securing the wheelchair to the supporting frame.
The subject of the invention is described in further detail below in terms of an exemplàry embodiment shown in the drawing. Shown are;
Fig. 1, a chair according to the invention for a chairlift system, in an axonometric viewi Fig. 2, the chair of the invention in a front view and with a wheelchair, and ` - 2160lg6 Fig. 3, the chair of the invention in a side view.
A chair 1 according to the invention is located on the lower end of a suspender bar 2, and clamping devices 21 and roller devices 22 are provided on its upper end. By means of the clamping devices 21, the chair 1 can be clamped to a support and traction cable 3 of a chairlift system. By means of the roller devices 22, the chair 1 is movable to boarding and deboarding areas in the stations of the chairlift system, where passengers can get on or off the chair.
The chair 1 comprises a supporting frame 11, which is secured to the lower end of the suspender bar 2 and which in its lower region has two struts 12 and 13 extending over the width of the chair 1. In the middle region of these two struts 12 and 13, tube sections 14 protrude upward from them, and two curved brackets 15 are secured to these tubes. The two brackets 15 are joined together by means of a bracket 16.
Two seats 4 are secured to the supporting frame 11 and to the curved brackets 15 and have a seat surface 41, armrests 42, and a backrest 43. Located between the two seats 4 is a free space on whose underside there is a load-bearing surface 5, which is secured to the crosswise struts 12 and 13 and serves to hold a wheelchair 6. Belts 51 are also provided, which serve to secure the wheelchair 6 to the supporting frame 11.
To enable moving th wheelchair 6 onto the load-bearing ` - 216019~
surface S, a detachable ramp 52 is provided. The chair 1 is also provided with a safety yoke 10, which has footrests lOa associated with the seats 4 and which can be swiveled upward.
As can be seen from Fig. 3, the load-bearing surface 5 is embodied with a bulge 5a, which is adapted to the main wheels 61 of the wheelchair 6 and by which the wheelchair is held in its position on the chair 1. Moreover, the safety yoke 10 is embodied in its middle region with an upward-extending bent portion lOb, as a result of which the space required for the wheelchair 6 is created.
To enable use of chair 1 by a wheelchair user, the chair 1 is stopped at the stations and the ramp 52 is mounted on it, so that the wheelchair 6 can be driven onto the load-bearing surface 5 or driven off it.
The result is that a chair for a chairlift system is created that is suitable in a simple way for transporting even passengers confined to a wheelchair, and at least one companion can moreover be carried at the same time.
Until now, if persons who are confined to a wheelchair because of disabilities in locomotion wanted to use a chairlift system, this required lifting them from the wheelchair onto a chair of a chairlift system, folding the wheelchair, and carrying the wheelchair on the chair of the chairlift system along with the passenger. In the other station, the wheelchair must then be unfolded, and the handicapped person must be moved from the chair of the chairlift system back into the wheelchair.
It is accordingly the object of the present invention to create a chair for a chairlift system that is easy to use even by persons who are confined to a wheelchair. According to the invention, this is attained in that a free space is provided next to this seat of the chair, or between two seats, and the supporting frame is embodied with a load-bearing surface for a wheelchair. Accordingly, there is space to hold a wheelchair on the chair of the chairlift 216~196 system, and there is at least one seat for a companion as well.
Preferably, the supporting frame is embodied with two crosswise struts, to which the load-bearing surface is secured. In addition, the load-bearing surface may be embodied with a downward-pointing bulge, whose course is adapted to the main wheels of the wheelchair. Furthermore, the load-bearing surface may be embodied with connector elements for detachably securing a ramp to it.
Preferably, in a chair having a safety yoke supported pivotably and extending over the width of the chair, this safety yoke is embodied with an upward-pointing bent portion above the load-bearing surface for the wheelchair.
Furthermore, belts are preferably provided for securing the wheelchair to the supporting frame.
The subject of the invention is described in further detail below in terms of an exemplàry embodiment shown in the drawing. Shown are;
Fig. 1, a chair according to the invention for a chairlift system, in an axonometric viewi Fig. 2, the chair of the invention in a front view and with a wheelchair, and ` - 2160lg6 Fig. 3, the chair of the invention in a side view.
A chair 1 according to the invention is located on the lower end of a suspender bar 2, and clamping devices 21 and roller devices 22 are provided on its upper end. By means of the clamping devices 21, the chair 1 can be clamped to a support and traction cable 3 of a chairlift system. By means of the roller devices 22, the chair 1 is movable to boarding and deboarding areas in the stations of the chairlift system, where passengers can get on or off the chair.
The chair 1 comprises a supporting frame 11, which is secured to the lower end of the suspender bar 2 and which in its lower region has two struts 12 and 13 extending over the width of the chair 1. In the middle region of these two struts 12 and 13, tube sections 14 protrude upward from them, and two curved brackets 15 are secured to these tubes. The two brackets 15 are joined together by means of a bracket 16.
Two seats 4 are secured to the supporting frame 11 and to the curved brackets 15 and have a seat surface 41, armrests 42, and a backrest 43. Located between the two seats 4 is a free space on whose underside there is a load-bearing surface 5, which is secured to the crosswise struts 12 and 13 and serves to hold a wheelchair 6. Belts 51 are also provided, which serve to secure the wheelchair 6 to the supporting frame 11.
To enable moving th wheelchair 6 onto the load-bearing ` - 216019~
surface S, a detachable ramp 52 is provided. The chair 1 is also provided with a safety yoke 10, which has footrests lOa associated with the seats 4 and which can be swiveled upward.
As can be seen from Fig. 3, the load-bearing surface 5 is embodied with a bulge 5a, which is adapted to the main wheels 61 of the wheelchair 6 and by which the wheelchair is held in its position on the chair 1. Moreover, the safety yoke 10 is embodied in its middle region with an upward-extending bent portion lOb, as a result of which the space required for the wheelchair 6 is created.
To enable use of chair 1 by a wheelchair user, the chair 1 is stopped at the stations and the ramp 52 is mounted on it, so that the wheelchair 6 can be driven onto the load-bearing surface 5 or driven off it.
The result is that a chair for a chairlift system is created that is suitable in a simple way for transporting even passengers confined to a wheelchair, and at least one companion can moreover be carried at the same time.
Claims (6)
1. A chair for a chairlift system, which is embodied with a support and traction cable, that is guided in the terminal stations over deflector pulleys, one of which is driven, the chair comprising a supporting frame that can be clamped to the support and traction cable by means of clamping devices, as a result of which it is movable between the stations, and being embodied with a seat for at least one passenger, characterized in that a free space is provided next to this seat, or between two seats (4), and the supporting frame (11) is embodied with a load-bearing surface (5) for a wheelchair (6).
2. The chair of claim 1, characterized in that the supporting frame (11) is embodied with two crosswise struts (12, 13), to which the load-bearing surface (5) is secured.
3. The chair of one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the load-bearing surface (5) is embodied with a downward-pointing bulge (5a), the course of which is adapted to the main wheels (61) of the wheelchair (6).
4. The chair of one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the load-bearing surface (5) is embodied with connector elements for detachable fastening of a ramp (52).
5. The chair of one of claims 1-4, having a safety yoke (10) supported pivotably and extending over the width of the chair, characterized in that the safety yoke (10) is embodied with an upward-pointing bent portion (10b) above the load-bearing surface (5) for the wheelchair (6).
6. The chair of one of claims 1-5, characterized in that belts (51) are provided for securing the wheelchair (6) to the supporting frame (1).
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002160196A CA2160196A1 (en) | 1994-10-11 | 1995-10-10 | Chair for a chairlift system |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATA1914/94 | 1994-10-11 | ||
| CA002160196A CA2160196A1 (en) | 1994-10-11 | 1995-10-10 | Chair for a chairlift system |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2160196A1 true CA2160196A1 (en) | 1996-04-12 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002160196A Abandoned CA2160196A1 (en) | 1994-10-11 | 1995-10-10 | Chair for a chairlift system |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA2160196A1 (en) |
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1995
- 1995-10-10 CA CA002160196A patent/CA2160196A1/en not_active Abandoned
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Discontinued |