EP0007262A1 - Device for transferring an invalid from his wheelchair into a car and vice-versa - Google Patents

Device for transferring an invalid from his wheelchair into a car and vice-versa Download PDF

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EP0007262A1
EP0007262A1 EP79400410A EP79400410A EP0007262A1 EP 0007262 A1 EP0007262 A1 EP 0007262A1 EP 79400410 A EP79400410 A EP 79400410A EP 79400410 A EP79400410 A EP 79400410A EP 0007262 A1 EP0007262 A1 EP 0007262A1
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Claude Gonzalez
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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
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    • A61G3/02—Loading or unloading personal conveyances; Facilitating access of patients or disabled persons to, or exit from, vehicles
    • A61G3/06—Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
    • 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
    • A61G3/00—Ambulance aspects of vehicles; Vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
    • A61G3/02—Loading or unloading personal conveyances; Facilitating access of patients or disabled persons to, or exit from, vehicles
    • A61G3/06—Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
    • A61G3/062—Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like using lifts connected to the vehicle
    • 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
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
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    • A61G7/1042—Rail systems
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the present invention relates to a device for operating the transfer of a physically handicapped person from his wheelchair to a motor vehicle and vice versa, by holding him in his seat.
  • the seat of the wheelchair is separable from the chassis of the latter and can be brought with its occupant inside a motor vehicle after having taken a ramp constituted by a pair of retractable rails under said chassis.
  • the transfer of the seat thus requires that it be equipped with casters to be moved on the ramp.
  • a device of this kind considerably increases the structure of the wheelchair and does not appear to be easy to use, in particular since it requires the intervention of a third person in order to move the seat on its access ramp. .
  • the occupant is in an uncomfortable position since the seat is necessarily tilted.
  • this device can prove to be inoperative when the motor vehicle and the wheelchair are at different levels from the ground, the ramp then being able to exhibit a high degree of inclination.
  • the device, object of the present invention avoids this kind of drawbacks. His wheelchair being provided with a removable seat resting on a chassis mounted on two rear support wheels and two front steering wheels, the transfer of the seat is effected by means of a pair of arms secured to the motor vehicle, extendable towards the outside and retractable towards the inside thereof and also vertically movable.
  • These arms may be constituted by parallel telescopic slides driven by jacks and which will come to fit together with other slides attached to the seat.
  • the wheelchair shown in Figure 1, is constituted by a frame 1a and by a removable part 1b forming the frame of the seat.
  • This chassis is formed by four horizontal tubular beams 2 fixed two by two in the vertical and horizontal planes by means of four vertical beams 3 and two crosspieces 4 arranged in a cross.
  • This chassis 1a is mounted on the one hand on two front steering wheels 5 de.petit diameter and provided with suitable braking means to facilitate the various manipulations during transhipment and, on the other hand, on two rear support wheels 6 of large diameter.
  • the axes of rotation 7 of the latter are fixed to the end of extendable arms parallel to the plane of symmetry of the wheelchair and consist of two slides 8 and 9.
  • the extension of the arm thus makes it possible to erase the rear wheels so that they do not hinder the transverse sliding of the seat 1b during its introduction into the motor vehicle as will be seen below.
  • the mobility of the axes 7 advantageously makes it possible to move the center of gravity of the chair and thus obtain better stability thereof on the supporting surface, in particular when it is used in the relaxation position by tilting its backrest.
  • latches 10 are arranged on the slides 8 in order to block them in a determined position.
  • welded guides 11 of semi-cylindrical shape, intended to accommodate four tubular elements 12 secured to the frame of the removable seat 1b.
  • suitable fixing means such as for example riveted fasteners, will keep the elements 12 in their housings during normal use of the wheelchair.
  • the frame of the seat 1b for its part is formed on the one hand of a horizontal frame consisting of two longitudinal members 13 parallel to the axis of symmetry of the chair and two slides 14 perpendicular to said axis, and, on the other hand, of two vertical tubular uprights 15 connected to their base to said horizontal frame and provided at their top with removable and orientable handles 16.
  • the seat itself is produced by the addition of stretched fabrics between the uprights 15 on the one hand and between the side members 13 on the other hand. We will notice from. plus the presence of joints 17 on the uprights 15 allowing the inclination of the seat back for the use of the wheelchair in the relaxed position.
  • FIG. 1 has no other object than to clearly show the device of the invention, the mode of use of which will be described below. Also, it was not considered useful to represent all the accessories found on a traditional wheelchair, such as for example a footrest support, a headrest support, armrests, elements which can also be adapted the chair of the invention.
  • a seat transfer system consisting essentially of a pair of slides telescopic parallel 19 three-stage, which extend towards the outside of the vehicle, transverse to its longitudinal axis and each provided with three supporting rollers 20 intended to be housed in the slides 14 of the seat 1b.
  • These slides 19 are fixed on a plate 21 itself resting on the body of the vehicle 18 by means of four jacks 22 of which only two have been shown. These jacks are arranged at the four angles of the plate 21 and will be actuated together or individually, according to the most appropriate case of use, by means of a control panel 23 within reach of the occupant of the seat lb.
  • the purpose of these jacks is, on the one hand, to orient the plate 21, in particular when the wheelchair and the vehicle are parked on different slopes, and on the other hand to correct the height of the slides 19 to allow their correct introduction into the seat rails 14 lb.
  • the slides 19 release the seat 1b from the frame by dislodging the elements 12 from their guides 11, and it suffices, having previously taken care to move the wheel back rear support 6 adjacent to the vehicle by moving its axis of rotation by developing slides 8 and 9, folding the telescopic slides on which is engaged the seat lb so that its occupant takes place inside the vehicle.
  • handles 16 are positioned so as not to constitute an obstacle during the introduction of the seat into the vehicle and that a simple locking device 24 makes it possible to block it once it is introduced.

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Abstract

Device for transferring an invalid from his invalid chair to a motor vehicle, and conversely, while staying on his seat, wherein the seat of the invalid chair is removably mounted on an undercarriage having two bearing back-wheels and two steering front wheels. The motor vehicle has a pair of arms which are extensible towards the outside and retractable inside of the vehicle and are also vertically movable. The arms fit into female slippers on the removable seat to effect the transfer of the seat to the vehicle.

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La présente invention est relative à un dispositif permettant d'opérer le transbordement d'un handicapé physique de son fauteuil roulant à un véhicule automobile et réciproquement, en le maintenant dans son siège.The present invention relates to a device for operating the transfer of a physically handicapped person from his wheelchair to a motor vehicle and vice versa, by holding him in his seat.

On connaît déjà des dispositifs analogues tel celui décrit dans le brevet britannique n° 640.765. Dans cette réalisation, le siège du fauteuil roulant est séparable du châssis de ce dernier et peut être amené avec son occupant à l'intérieur d'un véhicule automobile après avoir emprunté une rampe constituée par une paire de rails escamotables sous ledit châssis. Le transfert du siège nécessite ainsi qu'il soit équipé de roulettes pour être mû sur la rampe.Similar devices are already known, such as that described in British Patent No. 640,765. In this embodiment, the seat of the wheelchair is separable from the chassis of the latter and can be brought with its occupant inside a motor vehicle after having taken a ramp constituted by a pair of retractable rails under said chassis. The transfer of the seat thus requires that it be equipped with casters to be moved on the ramp.

Un dispositif de ce genre alourdit considérablement la structure du fauteuil roulant et n'apparaît pas être d'un emploi aisé dans la mesure notamment où il oblige à l'intervention d'une tierce personne afin de déplacer le siège sur sa rampe d'accès. De plus, pendant ce transfert, l'occupant se trouve dans une position inconfortable puisque le siège est nécessairement penché. On notera également que ce dispositif peut se révéler inopérant lorsque le véhicule automobile et le fauteuil roulant se trouvent à des niveaux différents du sol, la rampe pouvant présenter alors un fort degré d'inclinaison.A device of this kind considerably increases the structure of the wheelchair and does not appear to be easy to use, in particular since it requires the intervention of a third person in order to move the seat on its access ramp. . In addition, during this transfer, the occupant is in an uncomfortable position since the seat is necessarily tilted. It should also be noted that this device can prove to be inoperative when the motor vehicle and the wheelchair are at different levels from the ground, the ramp then being able to exhibit a high degree of inclination.

Le dispositif, objet de la présente invention, évite ce genre d'inconvénients. Son fauteuil roulant étant muni d'un siège amovible reposant sur un châssis monté sur deux roues arrière d'appui et deux roues avant directrices, 1e transfert du siège est opéré au moyen d'une paire de bras solidaires du véhicule automobile, extensibles vers l'extérieur et rétractables vers l'intérieur de celui-ci et également mobiles verticalement.The device, object of the present invention, avoids this kind of drawbacks. His wheelchair being provided with a removable seat resting on a chassis mounted on two rear support wheels and two front steering wheels, the transfer of the seat is effected by means of a pair of arms secured to the motor vehicle, extendable towards the outside and retractable towards the inside thereof and also vertically movable.

Ces bras pourront être constitués par des glissières télescopiques parallèles mues par des vérins et qui viendront s'emboîter avec d'autres glissières fixées au siège.These arms may be constituted by parallel telescopic slides driven by jacks and which will come to fit together with other slides attached to the seat.

Ainsi, lorsque le fauteuil portant l'handicapé est rangé près du véhicule automobile, il suffit de sortir les glissières télescopiques, de les engager dans celles qui équipent le siège, de faire agir verticalement, de bas en haut, ces glissières télescopiques pour désolidariser le siège du châssis du fauteuil roulant et de repousser lesdites glissières afin de faire pénétrer le siège à l'intérieur du véhicule. On effectuera, bien évidemment, la séquence inverse d'opérations pour ramener l'handicapé sur son fauteuil roulant.Thus, when the wheelchair carrying the disabled person is stored near the motor vehicle, it suffices to take out the telescopic slides, to engage them in those which equip the seat, to act vertically, from bottom to top, these telescopic slides to separate the seat of the wheelchair frame and pushing said slides in order to make the seat penetrate inside the vehicle. Obviously, the reverse sequence of operations will be carried out to bring the disabled person back on his wheelchair.

La mobilité verticale et horizontale des bras équipant le véhicule automobile, obtenue par le jeu des vérins, permet ainsi à un paraplégique, par exemple, d'effectuer lui-même son transbordement, ce qui présente le grand avantage d'augmenter son indépendance et de soulager son entourage. On remarquera d'autre part que, grâce à la mobilité verticale des bras, ce transbordement pourra être opéré quelle que soit la pente du sol sur lequel sont stationnés le fauteuil roulant et le véhicule automobile.The vertical and horizontal mobility of the arms equipping the motor vehicle, obtained by the play of jacks, thus allows a paraplegic, for example, to carry out his transhipment himself, which has the great advantage of increasing his independence and relieve those around him. It will also be noted that, thanks to the vertical mobility of the arms, this transhipment can be carried out whatever the slope of the ground on which the wheelchair and the motor vehicle are parked.

D'autres caractéristiques et d'autres avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description ci-après, donnant, à titre d'exemple non limitatif et en regard des dessins annexés, un mode de réalisation préféré d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective partiellement éclatée du fauteuil roulant.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en perspective partiellement écorchée de l'ensemble de ce dispositif après retrait du châssis dudit fauteuil.
Other characteristics and other advantages of the invention will appear on reading the description below, giving, by way of nonlimiting example and with reference to the appended drawings, a preferred embodiment of a device in accordance to the invention.
  • Figure 1 is a partially exploded perspective view of the wheelchair.
  • Figure 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the assembly of this device after removal of the chassis from said chair.

Le fauteuil roulant, représenté à la figure 1, est constitué par un châssis la et par une partie amovible lb formant l'ossature du siège. Ce châssis est formé de quatre longerons tubulaires horizontaux 2 fixés deux par deux dans les plans vertical et horizontal au moyen de quatre longerons verticaux 3 et de deux traverses 4 disposées en croisillon. Ce châssis la est monté d'une part sur deux roues avant directrices 5 de.petit diamètre et munies de moyens de freinage appropriés pour faciliter les différentes manipulations lors du transbordement et, d'autre part, sur deux roues arrière d'appui 6 de grand diamètre. Les axes de rotation 7 de ces dernières sont fixés à l'extrémité de bras extensibles parallèlement au plan de symétrie du fauteuil roulant et constitués de deux glissières 8 et 9. L'extension des bras permet ainsi d'effacer les roues arrières afin qu'elles ne gênent pas le coulissement transversal du siège 1b lors de son introduction dans le véhicule automobile comme on le verra ci-après. De plus, la mobilité des axes 7 permet avantageusement de déplacer le centre de gravité du fauteuil et d'obtenir ainsi une meilleure stabilité de celui-ci sur la surface porteuse, notamment lorsqu'il est utilisé en position de relaxation par inclinaison de son dossier. On remarquera d'autre part que des verrous 10 sont disposés sur les glissières 8 afin de bloquer celles-ci dans une position déterminée.The wheelchair, shown in Figure 1, is constituted by a frame 1a and by a removable part 1b forming the frame of the seat. This chassis is formed by four horizontal tubular beams 2 fixed two by two in the vertical and horizontal planes by means of four vertical beams 3 and two crosspieces 4 arranged in a cross. This chassis 1a is mounted on the one hand on two front steering wheels 5 de.petit diameter and provided with suitable braking means to facilitate the various manipulations during transhipment and, on the other hand, on two rear support wheels 6 of large diameter. The axes of rotation 7 of the latter are fixed to the end of extendable arms parallel to the plane of symmetry of the wheelchair and consist of two slides 8 and 9. The extension of the arm thus makes it possible to erase the rear wheels so that they do not hinder the transverse sliding of the seat 1b during its introduction into the motor vehicle as will be seen below. In addition, the mobility of the axes 7 advantageously makes it possible to move the center of gravity of the chair and thus obtain better stability thereof on the supporting surface, in particular when it is used in the relaxation position by tilting its backrest. . On the other hand, it will be noted that latches 10 are arranged on the slides 8 in order to block them in a determined position.

A chaque extrémité des deux longerons supérieurs horizontaux 2 sont soudés des guides 11 de forme hémicylindrique, destinés au logement de quatre éléments tubulaires 12 solidaires de l'ossature du siège amovible lb. Bien entendu, des moyens de fixation appropriés non représentés, telles par exemple des attaches rivetées, maintiendront les éléments 12 dans leurs logements lors d'une utilisation normale du fauteuil roulant.At each end of the two horizontal upper beams 2 are welded guides 11 of semi-cylindrical shape, intended to accommodate four tubular elements 12 secured to the frame of the removable seat 1b. Of course, suitable fixing means not shown, such as for example riveted fasteners, will keep the elements 12 in their housings during normal use of the wheelchair.

L'ossature du siège 1b quant à elle est formée d'une part d'un cadre horizontal constitué de deux longerons 13 parallèles à l'axe de symétrie du fauteuil et de deux glissières 14 perpendiculaires audit axe, et, d'autre part, de deux montants tubulaires verticaux 15 reliés à leur base audit cadre horizontal et munis à leur sommet de poignées amovibles et orientables 16. Comme on peut le voir à la figure 2, le siège proprement dit est réalisé par l'adjonction de toiles tendues entre les montants 15 d'une part et entre les longerons 13 d'autre part. On remarquera de. plus la présence d'articulations 17 sur les montants 15 autorisant l'inclinaison du dossier du siège pour l'utilisation du fauteuil roulant en position de relaxation.The frame of the seat 1b for its part is formed on the one hand of a horizontal frame consisting of two longitudinal members 13 parallel to the axis of symmetry of the chair and two slides 14 perpendicular to said axis, and, on the other hand, of two vertical tubular uprights 15 connected to their base to said horizontal frame and provided at their top with removable and orientable handles 16. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the seat itself is produced by the addition of stretched fabrics between the uprights 15 on the one hand and between the side members 13 on the other hand. We will notice from. plus the presence of joints 17 on the uprights 15 allowing the inclination of the seat back for the use of the wheelchair in the relaxed position.

Bien évidemment, ce dernier, tel qu'il est illustré à la figure 1, n'a pour autre objet que de faire apparaître clairement le dispositif de l'invention dont le mode d'utilisation va être ci-dessous décrit. Aussi, il n'a pas été jugé utile de représenter tous les accessoires que l'on trouve sur un fauteuil roulant classique, tels par exemple un support repose-pieds, un support repose-tête, des accoudoirs, éléments qui pourront également être adaptés au fauteuil de l'invention.Obviously, the latter, as illustrated in FIG. 1, has no other object than to clearly show the device of the invention, the mode of use of which will be described below. Also, it was not considered useful to represent all the accessories found on a traditional wheelchair, such as for example a footrest support, a headrest support, armrests, elements which can also be adapted the chair of the invention.

En se rapportant au dessin de la figure 2, on reconnaît le siège 1b décrit ci-dessus, prêt à être introduit dans un véhicule automobile 18. Ce dernier est équipé d'un système de transfert du siège, constitué essentiellement par une paire de glissières télescopiques parallèles 19 à trois étages, qui s'étendent vers l'extérieur du véhicule, transversalement à son axe longitudinal et munies chacune de trois galets porteurs 20 destinés à être logés dans les glissières 14 du siège 1b.Referring to the drawing of Figure 2, we recognize the seat 1b described above, ready to be introduced into a motor vehicle 18. The latter is equipped with a seat transfer system, consisting essentially of a pair of slides telescopic parallel 19 three-stage, which extend towards the outside of the vehicle, transverse to its longitudinal axis and each provided with three supporting rollers 20 intended to be housed in the slides 14 of the seat 1b.

Ces glissières 19 sont fixées sur une platine 21 reposant elle-même sur la caisse du véhicule 18 au moyen de quatre vérins 22 dont deux seulement ont été représentés. Ces vérins sont disposés aux quatre angles de la platine 21 et seront actionnés ensemble ou individuellement, selon le cas le plus approprié d'utilisation, au moyen d'un tableau de commande 23 à portée de l'occupant du siège lb. Ces vérins ont pour but d'une part d'orienter la platine 21, notamment lorsque le fauteuil roulant et le véhicule sont stationnés sur des pentes différentes, et d'autre part de corriger la hauteur des glissières 19 pour autoriser leur correcte introduction dans les glissières 14 du siège lb.These slides 19 are fixed on a plate 21 itself resting on the body of the vehicle 18 by means of four jacks 22 of which only two have been shown. These jacks are arranged at the four angles of the plate 21 and will be actuated together or individually, according to the most appropriate case of use, by means of a control panel 23 within reach of the occupant of the seat lb. The purpose of these jacks is, on the one hand, to orient the plate 21, in particular when the wheelchair and the vehicle are parked on different slopes, and on the other hand to correct the height of the slides 19 to allow their correct introduction into the seat rails 14 lb.

Ainsi, une fois cette introduction effectuée par élévation de la .platine 21, les glissières 19 dégagent le siège 1b du chàs- sis la en délogeant les éléments 12 de leurs guides 11, et il suffit, en ayant pris soin auparavant de reculer la roue arrière d'appui 6 adjacente au véhicule en déplaçant son axe de rotation par développement des glissières 8 et 9, de replier les glissières télescopiques sur lesquelles est engagé le siège lb pour que son occupant prenne place à l'intérieur du véhicule.Thus, once this introduction has been carried out by raising the plate 21, the slides 19 release the seat 1b from the frame by dislodging the elements 12 from their guides 11, and it suffices, having previously taken care to move the wheel back rear support 6 adjacent to the vehicle by moving its axis of rotation by developing slides 8 and 9, folding the telescopic slides on which is engaged the seat lb so that its occupant takes place inside the vehicle.

On remarquera que les poignées 16 sont positionnées pour ne pas constituer un obstacle lors de l'introduction du siège dans le véhicule et qu'un dispositif simple de vérouillage 24 permet de le bloquer une fois qu'il est introduit.It will be noted that the handles 16 are positioned so as not to constitute an obstacle during the introduction of the seat into the vehicle and that a simple locking device 24 makes it possible to block it once it is introduced.

Il est bien évident par ailleurs que d'autres modes de réalisation restant dans l'esprit de l'invention auraient-pu être représentés mais ne l'ont pas été car ils n'apportaient rien de plus à la bonne compréhension de l'invention. Ainsi, les glissières 19 pourraient prendre appui directement sur la tête des vérins 22, ce qui permettrait de supprimer la platine 21.It is also obvious that other embodiments remaining in the spirit of the invention could have been represented but were not because they did not add anything more to the proper understanding of the invention . Thus, the slides 19 could bear directly on the head of the jacks 22, which would make it possible to remove the plate 21.

L'invention venant d'être exposée et son intérêt démontré par un exemple détaillé de réalisation, les demandeurs s'en réservent l'exclusivité sans limitation autre que celles des termes des revendications qui suivent.The invention having just been exposed and its interest demonstrated by a detailed example of embodiment, the applicants reserve the exclusivity without limitation other than those of the terms of the claims which follow.

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1. Dispositif pour transborder un handicapé physique de son fauteuil roulant à un véhicule automobile et réciproquement en le maintenant dans son siège, ledit fauteuil roulant étant muni à cet effet d'un siège amovible reposant sur un châssis monté sur deux roues arrière d'appui et deux roues avant directrices, CARACTERISE PAR LE FAIT QUE le transfert dudit siège est opéré au moyen d'une paire de bras solidaires du véhicule automobile, extensibles vers l'extérieur et rétractables vers l'intérieur de celui-ci et également mobiles verticalement.1. Device for transhipping a physically handicapped person from his wheelchair to a motor vehicle and vice versa by keeping him in his seat, said wheelchair being provided for this purpose with a removable seat resting on a chassis mounted on two rear support wheels and two front steering wheels, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT the transfer of said seat is effected by means of a pair of arms integral with the motor vehicle, extendable towards the exterior and retractable towards the interior thereof and also movable vertically. 2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, CARACTERISE PAR LE FAIT QUE lesdits bras sont constitués par des glissières télescopiques parallèles mues par des vérins.2. Device according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT said arms consist of parallel telescopic slides driven by jacks. 3. Dispositif selon les revendications 1 et 2, CARACTERISE PAR LE FAIT QUE ledit siège comporte deux glissières destinées à s'emboîter avec les susdites glissières télescopiques.3. Device according to claims 1 and 2, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT said seat has two slides intended to fit together with the above said telescopic slides. 4. Dispositif selon les revendications 2 et 3, CARACTERISE PAR LE FAIT QUE .lesdites glissières télescopiques sont munies sur leur longueur de galets porteurs.4. Device according to claims 2 and 3, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT. Said telescopic slides are provided along their length with supporting rollers. 5. Dispositif selon les revendications 2 et 3, CARACTERISE PAR LE FAIT QUE lesdites glissières télescopiques sont disposées transversalement à l'axe longitudinal du véhicule.5. Device according to claims 2 and 3, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT said telescopic slides are arranged transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. 6. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, CARACTERISE PAR LE FAIT QUE les glissières du siège sont disposées perpendiculairement au plan de symétrie du susdit fauteuil roulant.6. Device according to claim 3, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT the seat rails are arranged perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the said wheelchair. 7. Dispositif selon les revendications 1 et 6, CARACTERISE PAR LE FAIT QUE les axes de rotation des roues arrières d'appui sont fixés à l'extrémité de bras extensibles parallèlement au plan de symétrie dudit fauteuil.7. Device according to claims 1 and 6, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT the axes of rotation of the rear support wheels are fixed to the end of extendable arms parallel to the plane of symmetry of said chair.
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