EP0740542A1 - Siege roulant pour le transport ou l'assistance au deplacement d'au moins un utilisateur, notamment d'une personne handicapee - Google Patents
Siege roulant pour le transport ou l'assistance au deplacement d'au moins un utilisateur, notamment d'une personne handicapeeInfo
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- the present invention relates to a wheelchair for transporting or assisting the movement of at least one user, in particular a disabled person, a person with reduced mobility or autonomy, or a child, comprising a chassis provided of wheels and carrying support means on which at least part of the weight of the user is applied along a substantially vertical line of action while the apparatus rolls on a ground, the wheels comprising two main wheels, having a common transverse main axis, and support wheels comprising at least one front wheel, which can be oriented and located in front of the main axis, and at least one rear wheel which can be oriented and which is located behind the main axis.
- the invention is applicable to a wide variety of seats of known or new types, the common point of which is to offer a rolling support or at least a rolling support to a person who has difficulty walking or cannot. everything, such as a disabled member of the lower limbs, an accident or operated patient whose walking is prohibited or not recommended, a young child or one needing a stroller, etc.
- the seat concerned can therefore take the form, for example, of a wheelchair with manual or motorized drive, for the interior or for the exterior, of a seat on casters of any kind, of a stroller for a person disabled or for a child, a baby carriage, a device called "walker" on which the user leans with his hands or arms to relieve his legs during walking, and other rolling devices or similar light vehicles.
- the British publication GB-A-2 051 702 relates to an armchair for a disabled person, the chassis of which is associated with an energy storage element making it possible to facilitate the passage of obstacles.
- This element consists of a simple rear support wheel mounted on a swivel arm and connected by a spring to an element of the chassis of the armchair.
- the chassis consists of a single element and the wheelchair is of the manual type and not motorized.
- the manual chair proposed by US-A-4 310 167 comprises a shock absorber coupled between an element of the chassis and an arm carrying a rear support wheel.
- the frame consists of two parts which can be moved relative to each other in a short position and an extended position.
- the small front wheels appearing for example in the form of swivel casters, make it difficult to cross salient obstacles such as the edges of sidewalks. To mount on the curb, these front wheels must first be lifted, which corresponds to a tilting movement of the chair backwards. As this movement is dangerous, most manufacturers offer two additional support casters located behind the main wheels, higher than the ground, to rest on the ground after a certain tilt angle to prevent a fall back .
- This angle must correspond to a sufficient lifting of the front wheel or wheels so that they can access a sidewalk of normal height.
- the tilting can be obtained by a sudden acceleration of the manual or motorized drive, just before the front wheel or wheels come up against the edge. This maneuver is delicate, because the tilting must not be too sudden, to avoid a brutal shock at the rear, and must be done in time to avoid that the wheelchair is blocked by abutment of the front wheels against the edge if they are lifted too late or if they come down too soon after acceleration.
- the rest of the operation can be quite impacted because the main wheels also suffer impacts when abutting against the sidewalk and then require either a strong drive torque to climb the curb, or the use of momentum. acquired beforehand.
- the object of the present invention is to create an improved wheelchair so as to reduce the abovementioned drawbacks appreciably, this seat having to be particularly manoeuvrable and having to be able to overcome obstacles such as thresholds, curbs or uneven terrain. significantly easier, safer and more comfortable, thanks to relatively simple constructive means.
- the invention relates to a wheelchair of the kind indicated in the preamble, characterized in that the main axis is close to said substantially vertical line of action when the device rests on horizontal ground, in this that the chassis comprises at least two parts provided with wheels and linked to each other by at least one main articulation with an axis parallel to the main axis, in that said parts of the chassis comprise a first part, supported by the ground and provided with main wheels and the front or rear support wheel or wheels, and a second part arranged to be supported both by the first part and by the ground and provided with the other or other support wheels, and in what it comprises an energy accumulator means, linked to the two parts of the chassis and arranged to accumulate mechanical energy when the support wheel or wheels of the second part of the chassis is or are raised above a ground support plane defined by the wheels of the first part of the chassis.
- the first part of the chassis comprises the two main wheels and at least one support wheel, that is to say the support wheel or wheels from the front or from the rear as the case may be, it constitutes a stable vehicle element on the ground, as long as the result of the forces applied to it falls within the support polygon defined by its wheels. Thanks to an appropriate choice of the position of the main articulation, one can act on the position of this resultant to optimally distribute the loads on the wheels of the first part of the chassis.
- the second part of the chassis supports the weight of the user and / or a significant dead weight such as electric batteries
- the line of action of this load can be on any side of the axis main without endangering the stability of the first part, as will be seen below in examples.
- the articulation of the chassis makes it possible to produce a type of device whose wheels are not suspended, but can nevertheless remain in permanent contact with the ground, even in uneven terrain. This not only improves stability, but also user comfort thanks to a judicious choice of mounting the seat on the articulated frame.
- the energy accumulator means can comprise at least one spring exerting a variable bearing force on the second part of the chassis as a function of the position of this second part relative to the first.
- a seat such as a wheelchair or a stroller can normally rest on its main wheels and on its front wheel or wheels, the center of common gravity being a short distance in front of the main axis. This small distance makes it possible to tilt the seat easily backwards and then to press it on the rear wheel or wheels resiliently mounted, which has a double dynamic effect.
- the or each front wheel lifts off the ground to an extent which is controlled, since it corresponds to the vertical movement of the or each rear support wheel as a function of the tilting force.
- the energy accumulated by this movement for example in springs, can be used to lift the seat at the moment when the main wheels have to cross the obstacle.
- the elastic mounting of the rear support wheel or wheels is also advantageous for relieving the main wheels.
- the seat is provided with a single front support wheel and a single rear support wheel, which are mounted substantially in a longitudinal median plane with respect to which the main wheels are symmetrical to each other.
- This produces, for example, a wheelchair having four wheels arranged approximately in a diamond shape, where the two main wheels are to the left and right of the common center of gravity and support almost all of the weight, while the front wheel and the rear wheel function as swivel casters which define, with the two main wheels, a front triangle and a rear triangle of ground support.
- the rear support wheel is movable in height thanks to the articulation of the chassis, these two triangles are not necessarily in the same plane and the user can choose to rely on one or the other. Normally, it will rest on the front triangle, but it can tilt backwards to raise the front wheel in order to climb over an obstacle as described above.
- the arrangement of the diamond wheels allows a very small footprint, a light construction and great maneuverability when cornering.
- the front of the seat can be fitted with lifting members such as additional wheels, arranged higher and more forward than the support wheels, in order to be able to bear first on an obstacle.
- Another aspect of the invention relates to a seat where the articulated connection between the two parts of the chassis is replaced by an approximately vertical sliding connection.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a wheelchair with an electric motorized drive according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a detailed perspective view of the lower part of the chair in FIG. 1, when the seat is removed,
- FIG. 3 is an elevation view of the rear of the chair in FIG. 1,
- FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the chair of Figure 1
- FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the chair of Figure 1
- - Figures 5 to 8 are views similar to Figure 4, illustrating different phases of movement of the chair when it climbs on a sidewalk,
- FIGS. 9 and 10 are two perspective views of another embodiment, with manual drive, of a wheelchair according to the invention.
- FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a movable rear stand of the chair in FIGS. 9 and 10,
- FIGS. 12 to 15 are block diagrams, in side view, showing different possible combinations of the parts of the chassis of a seat according to the invention, as well as different methods of mounting the support means on the chassis,
- FIG. 16 is a schematic side view of a wheelchair, the chassis of which corresponds to the diagram in FIG. 12,
- FIG. 17 is a side view of a stroller, the chassis of which corresponds to the diagram in FIG. 14,
- FIG. 18 is a partial plan view showing the lower part of the stroller of Figure 17, - Figure 19 is a side view of a wheelchair for patient or disabled capable of propelling the seat by pushing a foot on the ground, the seat frame corresponding to the diagram in Figure 14,
- - Figure 20 is a plan view of the seat of Figure 19, where the seat itself is shown in transparency
- - Figures 21 and 22 are respectively side elevational views and in plan of an assistive device walking according to the invention
- FIGS. 23 and 24 are respectively side elevation and plan views of an accessory usable with a wheelchair according to the invention.
- FIG. 25 schematically represents another form of a wheelchair according to the invention.
- FIG. 26 illustrates the crossing of an obstacle by the chair of FIG. 25,
- FIG. 27 represents a variant of the chair in FIG. 25, and
- FIG. 28 and 29 show a motorized tricycle for a disabled person, respectively seen in elevation and from above.
- the wheelchair for the disabled is an electrically driven wheelchair. It consists of two main assemblies, namely the undercarriage shown in FIG. 2, provided with an articulated metal chassis 100, and with a seat 2 for a user, this seat being mounted in an adjustable position on the chassis. 100.
- the chassis 100 comprises a first part, in the form of a rigid main chassis 1, and a second part in the form of a rear arm 23 articulated on the main chassis 1 along a horizontal transverse axis 27.
- the main chassis 1 is formed essentially of two lateral tubes 3 bent in a U shape and connected by a rigid platform 4 supporting in particular two electric accumulator batteries 5.
- Two main drive wheels 6, of relatively large diameter, are mounted on each side of the chassis 1, possibly via suspension members (not shown), and are mutually aligned on a main geometric axis 7 which is close to a vertical passing through the common center of gravity G of the chair and its user, so that the main wheels 6 support the vast majority of the weight of the chair and its occupant.
- Each main wheel 6 is driven by its own direct current electric motor 8, the wheelchair user of which controls the direction and the speed of rotation in a known manner, by means of a multidirectional joystick 9 called “joystick”, acting on an electronic control unit 10 to determine both the speed of movement and the turning radius of the chair.
- a front support wheel 12 mounted in an inclined yoke 13 which is freely rotatably mounted around a vertical axis in a central support arm 14, itself resiliently mounted on the main chassis 1 by means of a spring bearing 15 of the "ROSTA" type.
- This known member comprises two square metal tubes arranged one inside the other, where the inner tube is rotated by 45 ° relative to the outer tube and wedged in it by elastic rubber blocks allowing it to pivot elastically around its axis, to a limited extent.
- the two main wheels 6 and the front wheel 12 define the normal support triangle for the chair on the ground 16.
- lifting wheels 17 are mounted at the front of the main chassis 1 on either side of the front wheel 12, to facilitate the crossing of obstacles as will be described further.
- Each lifting wheel 17 is freely rotatable about a horizontal axis at the end of a support arm 18, mounted resiliently on the chassis by means of a spring bearing 19 which can also be of the "ROSTA" type.
- Each arm 18 can thus pivot around a horizontal axis, allowing its wheel 17 to be raised when it abuts an obstacle.
- the two lifting wheels 17 are located a little forward with respect to the wheel 12 and always higher than it, so that normally they do not touch the ground.
- each arm 18 could carry a rotating star provided with three wheels in the same plane, according to a known device for transporting loads on stairs.
- Another variant consists in replacing each arm 18 by a crutch pivoting downwards and bearing on the ground by a shoe.
- a central support wheel 20 mounted in a yoke 21 which can pivot around an axis 22 generally inclined towards the front, on a tiltable rear arm 23.
- the arm 23 consists of a central arm 24 fixed to a U-shaped bracket 25, the ends of which are elastically pivotally mounted in two spring articulation bearings 26 also of the "ROSTA" type, which define a horizontal axis 27 of tilting of the arm 23 (figure 2).
- the axis 27 thus constitutes a transverse axis of articulation of the chassis 100 of the wheelchair.
- the rear arm 23 normally has a position such that the rear support wheel 20 is slightly above the ground 16 when the wheelchair rests on its front wheel 12. It will touch the ground if the chair tends to tilt backwards and, in this case, the spring bearings 26 will determine a variable bearing force of the wheel 20 as a function of the amplitude of the tilting of the arm 23 around the axis 27.
- the wheel 20 when the wheel 20 does not touch the ground, it tends to pivot forward because of the inclination of the axis 22, which reduces its size.
- it touches the ground it is oriented according to the movements imposed on the chair by the motors 8.
- the construction of the seat 2 of the wheelchair is generally known per se.
- This seat comprises a support frame 30 on which a placet 31, a backrest 32, armrests 33 and a pair of footrests 34 are mounted in an adjustable manner to be adapted to the size and morphology of the user.
- These known adjustment devices are not described in detail here.
- the seat 2 is mounted on the main frame 1 so as to be able to tilt about a horizontal axis 36 shown in Figure 1.
- This axis is defined by a pair of opposite rods (not shown) each engaged in a hole 37 of a support lug 38 fixed to each tube 3 of the chassis, above the axis 7 of the main wheels 6.
- each lug 38 has several holes 37 to allow an initial adjustment of the longitudinal position of the seat 2.
- the position of the seat 2 is defined by an operating member constituted by an approximately vertical electric jack 39, mounted on the front of the main chassis 1 and attacking a approximately horizontal central lever 40 fixed to the frame 30 of the seat.
- the tilting cylinder 39 can be controlled in operation and in both directions by the user, by means of a rocker button (not shown) disposed on the control unit 10. The main effect of this movement is to move towards the 'back or forward the center of gravity of the user, therefore also the common center of gravity G ( Figure 4) of the chair and the user.
- a vertical g passing through this common center of gravity G passes in front of the main axis 7 of the wheels 6 at a distance d which is chosen as small as possible, but sufficient for the chair generally rests on the front wheel 12.
- the value of d is generally less than 5 cm and preferably of the order of 2 cm.
- FIGS. 5 to 8 show how the wheelchair described above can easily mount on a sidewalk 42 having a normal height above a roadway 16.
- the front wheel 12 bears against the edge 43 of the sidewalk , which accentuates the tilting of the chair and accumulates energy in the bearings at spring 26 of arm 23, until the front wheel 12 rolls on the pavement 42.
- the user himself can advantageously contribute to this tilting movement towards the rear, by producing a brief acceleration at when to approach the sidewalk. If this acceleration is given early enough, it can already tip the chair back before the first contact with the sidewalk, which is done with the front wheel 12 raised in the position of Figure 6 instead of that of Figure 5 The acceleration also accumulates, in the spring bearings 26, energy which can be usefully restored thereafter.
- the user can force the chair to tilt back before reaching the sidewalk, by using the tilting cylinder 39 to bring the common center of gravity G into rear of the main axle 7 and thus raise the front wheel 12, as well as the lifting wheels 17.
- the same maneuver is useful for tilting the chair back on the wheel 20 before getting off a sidewalk or before s '' engage in a relatively steep descent.
- the user thus feels more confident because he sits more steadily and does not risk being thrown forward.
- the support on the rear wheel 20 allows it to descend from an obstacle first with the main wheels 6, which give a more comfortable movement thanks to their large diameter and are also controlled directly by means of the lever 9.
- Two front support wheels can be provided in place of the single front wheel 12, and / or two rear support wheels in place of the single wheel 20.
- the use of a single wheel, in particular at the rear saves a lot of space, for example in elevators. Being able to place the central rear wheel 20 in a corner of the cabin makes it possible to use relatively small cabins which would not be usable with ordinary wheelchairs.
- An advantageous improvement not shown in the drawings, consists in making the support arm 23 of the rear wheel 20 in a telescopic form, with a control mechanism so that the user can vary the length of this arm as desired during the market.
- Another advantageous improvement of such a motorized wheelchair consists in accumulating energy in advance, that is to say before approaching an obstacle to climb, to restore it when lifting the wheelchair to cross the 'obstacle.
- This can be done by prestressing the spring bearings 19, 26 of the support arms 18 and / or the rear support arm 23, for example by means of electric motors or pneumatic cylinders.
- Such a device allows for example to raise the lifting wheels 17 in order to approach a particularly high sidewalk, then to release them on command or automatically when they are resting on the sidewalk, to help lift the chair at the stage of Figures 6 and 7.
- FIG. 9 An embodiment of a manual drive wheelchair according to the invention is illustrated in Figures 9 to 11.
- the structure of this foldable type chair is known in its entirety, so that it will not be described in detail here.
- the main chassis 44 of the chair comprises two rigid lateral parts 44a and 44b which are symmetrical to one another and connected by cross arms 45 which can be unhooked at one end to allow folding of the chair by bringing the two lateral parts 44a and 44b.
- Each lateral part carries a main wheel 46 provided with a manual drive ring 47, a front support wheel 48 which can be oriented and similar to the front wheel 12 of the previous example, and a rear support wheel 49 which, according to the invention, is movable in height to offer dynamic support when the chair is tilted back.
- the user can take advantage of this dynamic effect all the better since the axis of the main wheels 46 is almost vertical to the center of gravity of the chair and of the user.
- the two support wheels 49 play substantially the same role as the wheel 20 of the previous example. In this example, they are not orientable, but they could be. Thanks to their rounded transverse profile and their relatively hard consistency, they can slide laterally on the ground if necessary, especially if the user forces the wheelchair to turn by imposing different speeds on the main wheels 46.
- Each rear support wheel 49 is resiliently mounted on the corresponding lateral part 44a, 44b of the main chassis by means of an angled tilting arm 50, the lower branch of which carries the wheel 49, and the upper branch, approximately vertical, is supported by a spring bearing 51 of the "ROSTA" type, allowing it to tilt elastically around a horizontal axis 52 (FIG. 11).
- the arm 50 constitutes a second part of the overall chassis of the wheelchair, which is articulated by the bearing 51 on the first part constituted by the main chassis 44.
- the bearing 51 is locked in an adjustable position, thanks to a flange screwed 53, on a tubular support 54 which is fixed to the rear upright of the chassis 44 by means of a clamp 55 tightened by screws 56.
- This type of fixing allows all the desired adjustments of the rest position of each arm 50, in particular to keep the rear support wheels 49 slightly above the ground when the chair rests on the front wheels 48.
- Crossing an obstacle such as climbing a curb is carried out in the same way as in the previous example, except that there is no additional lifting wheel at the front.
- wheels can also be provided.
- the diamond arrangement of the wheels 6, 12 and 20 of the first example could also be adopted on a wheelchair with manual drive, with a foldable frame or not.
- FIGS 12 to 15 illustrate various possible arrangements, among others, of the main parts of the articulated chassis of an apparatus according to the invention.
- the same reference numbers are used to designate functional parts playing a similar role in the different cases, even if their construction may be different.
- the direction of the front of the seat can correspond to arrow A or arrow B, in particular depending on the intended application, the propulsion mode used and the desired dynamic behavior.
- each of the devices shown comprises an articulated frame 60 comprising a first part 61 and a second part 62 which are connected by an articulation 63 with a transverse horizontal axis.
- On the frame 60 is mounted a support means 64 which serves as support for the user and which is a seat in most cases.
- the first part 61 of the chassis is provided with two main wheels 66, rotating around a common main axis 67, and one or more support wheels 68 near one end of the seat.
- the second part 62 of the chassis is provided with one or more support wheels 69.
- each support wheel 68, 69 is freely orientable by pivoting about an axis 70, 71 vertical or slightly inclined relative to the vertical.
- the two main wheels 66 support most of the weight P that the user applies to the seat, since the vertical line of action p of this weight passes close to the main axis 67 of the wheels 66. It the same goes for the vertical g ( Figures 13 and 14) passing through the common center of gravity G of the user and the seat.
- the particular configuration of the articulated chassis 60 leads to also distribute a small part of the loads on the support wheels 68 and / or 69, except in certain applications of the diagram of FIG. 14, where the wheel 69 can be raised.
- the support or seat means 64 is mounted on the second part 62 of the chassis, so that the load P and the dead weight of this part of the seat are distributed between the articulation 63 ( in majority) and the support wheel or wheels 69.
- the load thus applied at 63 on the first part 61 of the chassis is distributed between the main wheels 66 (in majority) and the support wheel or wheels 68.
- the share of the total weight which is supported by the main wheels 66 depends above all on the horizontal distance between the main axis 67 and the articulation 63. For example, this share can be between around 50% and almost 100% depending on the choice of said distance.
- the proportion of the weight acting on the support wheel or wheels 69 depends above all on the distance between the articulation 63 and the vertical line of action p. Note that it does not depend on the position of the main axis relative to this line of action p, and in fact the main axis can be on any side of this line without the stability of the chassis is affected.
- the configuration of the seat according to the diagram in FIG. 12 offers specific advantages. In general, all the wheels remain applied to the ground permanently, by static forces which practically do not vary when the ground is uneven, at least if there is only one support wheel 68, 69 at each end (diamond arrangement).
- the articulation 63 can be freely pivoted, and the amplitude of the relative pivoting between the two parts 61 and 62 of the chassis can be limited simply by stops (not shown) if applicable. If necessary, provision can be made to fold the two parts of the chassis one over the other to reduce the size of the seat when it is not in use.
- the mounting of the support means 64 on the second part 62 of the chassis can be carried out in any suitable manner, in particular in an adjustable manner in length and / or in height, also with the help of an operating member allowing the user to recline his seat, for example.
- an energy storage element such as a spring 72, connecting the two parts of the chassis 61 and 62 (via the support means 64 in the case of the drawing) in order to modify the behavior. static and dynamic seat.
- the user benefits from a significantly improved comfort compared to a rigid chassis device, because when any of the wheels 66, 68 and 69 performs a vertical movement to overcome an obstacle, the movement vertical undergone by the support means 64 is significantly smaller. This makes it possible to dispense with suspension members, or to use suspensions with small clearance, which offer better stability when stationary than flexible suspensions.
- the configuration of the chassis 60 resembles that of FIG. 12, but the support means 64 is rigidly mounted on the first part 61 of the chassis.
- the second part 62 and its support wheel or wheels 69 are then loaded by means of a spring element 72 which also serves as an accumulator of mechanical energy when crossing obstacles.
- the position of the articulation 63 relative to the main axis 67 does not have much importance in the static distribution of the loads, unless the part 62 of the chassis supports a significant dead weight, such as electric traction batteries .
- the load on the support wheel or wheels 68 essentially depends on the horizontal distance between the main axis 67 and the vertical g.
- FIG. 14 differs from that of Figure 13 only in that the articulation 63 of the chassis is on the other side of the main axis 67, that is to say between it and the support wheel (s) 69.
- the spring 72 schematically representing the effect of the elastic elements of the spring bearings 26, which are represented by the articulation 63.
- the chassis 60 and the wheels 66, 68 and 69 have the same arrangement as in FIG. 12, but the support means 64 is mounted both on the first part 61 and on the second part 62 of the chassis, thanks to two rigid elements 73 and 74 and joints 75 to 77.
- the elements 61, 62, 73 and 74 define in the vertical plane a deformable quadrilateral having the advantage of reducing the movements of the support means 64 when a wheel crosses an obstacle.
- a spring element or damper 78 can be provided in this quadrilateral, for example in the form of the spring bearings 26 described above and incorporated into the articulation 63, to improve the dynamic behavior and, if necessary, to serve as an accumulator. of energy.
- FIG. 16 illustrates a motorized wheelchair for the disabled, the kinematics of the articulated chassis 60 corresponding to the diagram of FIG. 12.
- the first part 61 of the chassis is equipped with two main wheels 66 and with a single rear support wheel 68 freely orientable by pivoting about a vertical axis 70 located in the vertical median plane of the chair.
- the second part 62 of the chassis is equipped with a single front support wheel 69, also freely orientable by pivoting about an axis 71 located in the median plane of the chair.
- the arrangement of the wheels is therefore analogous to that of the example in FIGS. 1 to 8, of which it is an improved form which can take up all the constructive characteristics, with the exception of the rear arm 23 replaced by the part 61 of the chassis.
- the chair can also be fitted with front lifting wheels 17 described in the first example and not shown in FIG. 16.
- the main axis 67 of the drive wheels 66 is located near the vertical passing through the common center of gravity of the chair and the user.
- the articulation 63 of the chassis is located behind this axis, at a fixed or adjustable distance, which conditions the static load supported by the rear wheel 68.
- this load is between 1% and about 15% of the total weight of the chair and the user.
- the static load on the front wheel 69 depends above all on the distance between the articulation 63 and the vertical passing through the center of gravity. It is generally greater than that of the rear wheel 68, in order to counteract the tendency of the second part 62 of the chassis to tilt backwards in steep climbs, and it is preferably between approximately 8% and approximately 25% of the total weight.
- the static load on the large drive wheels 66 is as high as possible; it is preferably between approximately 70% and 90% of the total weight.
- the second part 62 of the chassis supports not only the seat 2 and the user, but also the heavy accumulator batteries 80 , arranged as low as possible and near the main axis 67.
- the two electric motors 81 similar to the motor 8 described above, are supported by the first part 61 of the chassis.
- the seat 2 is tiltable by tilting about a horizontal axis 36, by means of a jack 39 controlled by the user.
- an element 82 with spring and or damper can connect the rear of the seat to the first part 61 of the chassis, in order to improve the dynamic behavior of the chair and in particular to prevent a sudden tilting of the second part 62 from the chassis to the rear, for example in a steep climb.
- the element 82 may have a non-linear elastic characteristic to exert a relatively high force from the start of the tilting, in order to reassure the user, then a force increasing relatively little so as not to offload the main drive wheels too much. It is also possible to envisage replacing this element 82 with a jack controlled automatically by sensors as a function of the gradients and of the obstacles encountered, for example on the basis of the loads supported by the front and rear wheels.
- the first part 61 of the chassis would be removable by dismantling the articulation 63 and could then be temporarily replaced by a pair of non-motorized main wheels, or by another first part of a manual drive chassis comprising two main wheels and one or more rear support wheels 68.
- all the motorized drive members including the batteries 80 would preferably be mounted on the first removable part 61.
- Such a design makes it possible to produce a device with great versatility, transformable at will into a stroller for the sick or disabled or into a motorized wheelchair.
- the user uses his wheelchair in manual mode, for example at home, he can then leave the drive unit plugged into an electrical outlet to recharge the batteries.
- FIGS. 17 and 18 schematically represent a stroller for children, the chassis of which corresponds to the diagram of FIG. 14 and to that of the wheelchair illustrated by FIGS. 1 to 8.
- the first part of the chassis is a rigid main chassis 61 in the form of cross comprising, as shown in Figure 18, a rigid cross member 84 carried by the two main wheels 66 located below the seat 85, and a central longitudinal beam 86 whose front end is supported by the front wheel 68 freely orientable.
- the rear end of the beam 86 is provided with a spring bearing 87 similar to the bearings 26 of the first example described, to form an elastic articulation with horizontal axis 88.
- the main frame 61 further comprises a central support 90 on which the seat 85 is mounted, preferably by means of a hinge 91 and a notch mechanism (not shown) making it possible to tilt the seat in different positions.
- the approximately diamond-shaped arrangement of the wheels reduces the size of the stroller and facilitates cornering.
- the horizontal thrust applied to the handle 92 does not change the attitude of the stroller on the wheels 66 and 68.
- the energy thus accumulated in the spring bearing 87 then facilitates the ascent of the main wheels 66 on the obstacle, in combination with the horizontal thrust on the handle 92.
- the stroller thus has the same advantages as the wheelchair of FIGS. 1 to 8, from the point of view of overcoming obstacles and performance in uneven terrain.
- the possibility of playing on the articulation of the chassis by pressing on the handle 92 makes it easy to descend steep slopes, and even stair treads.
- the embodiment of the stroller shown in Figures 17 and 18 is only an example and may of course be subject to multiple modifications or variations. It may in particular have two front rollers 68, and / or two rear rollers 69.
- the seat 85 can be removable and replaced by a pram basket. Locking brakes can advantageously be provided on the main wheels 66 which support the vast majority of the weight. All kinds of other characteristics or accessories known in the field can also be provided, such as a luggage basket or additional support for a second child, a mechanism for lifting the seat to allow the child or the child to be easily taken stand up, etc.
- a similar stroller may be provided for the transportation of a disabled person.
- FIGS. 19 and 20 represent a wheelchair of a new type, specially designed to be propelled by pushing with one leg of a user whose other leg cannot or must not rest on the ground, by example due to an accident, illness or disability.
- This device must allow the user to move and park, in particular at home or in a care establishment, keeping their hands free for other tasks, such as for example washing, dressing, transporting objects and doing household or office work.
- the frame of the seat corresponds to the diagram in FIG. 14, the direction of the front being designated by the arrow B because the user is turned in this direction.
- the first part 61 of the chassis is provided with two main wheels 66, on the common main axis 67, and with two adjustable front casters 68 disposed laterally, approximately in front of the main wheels 66, to provide space between them. free 101 for the user's legs.
- the part 61 of the chassis is made of metal tubes welded to each other, comprising: a pair of bent side tubes 102 resting on the front rollers 68 and supporting the seat 103; an upper crosspiece 104 connecting the two tubes 102 under the seat; a rear hoop 105 whose ends 106 are fixed to the tubes 102; and two lateral supports 107 carrying the main wheels 66 and the brakes 108 associated with these.
- the second part 62 of the chassis is constituted by a tilting rear arm 109, analogous to the arm 89 described with reference to FIG. 17, and rests on a single central rear roller 69 which is freely orientable.
- the two parts 61 and 62 of the chassis are connected by an elastic articulation comprising a spring bearing 110 similar to the spring bearing 87 described above; they work the same way.
- the seat 103 may or may not have a backrest, and may be adjustable in height by telescopic mounting on the tubes 102.
- the plan shape of its placet, shown in dashed lines in FIG. 20 to clarify the drawing, is specially designed to allow the user to propel themselves by pushing one foot on the ground.
- the seat 103 has at the front a central notch 112 between two lateral parts 113 protruding forward, providing a support surface for the leg not used during propulsion, or for the two legs the stop.
- the notch 112 is located above the free space 101 formed in the center of the chassis and also extending below the seat, between the main wheels 66. The user can thus easily propel himself forward or backward and make turns with one foot on the ground.
- the support rollers 68 and 69 offer the advantages described in the previous examples, as regards stability, maneuverability and the ability of the seat to overcome obstacles.
- the user can block the brakes 108 by means of one or two control levers 114 mounted under the seat 103 and connected to the brakes by sheathed cables 115.
- FIGS 21 and 22 show a walking assistance device, of the type sometimes called "walker".
- this device comprises a main chassis
- the main frame 121 provided with two main wheels 66, at least one freely swiveling front caster 68, and two side handles 122 on which the user can lean by his hands or forearms while walking by pushing the device in front of him.
- the main frame 121 is foldable for the storage and transport of the device, the front wheel 68 being mounted on a folding hoop 123 mounted on a joint 124 and foldable arms 125.
- the main wheels 66 are provided with brakes 126 that the user operates using a control handle 127 and cables 128.
- the main wheels 66 are arranged so that their axis 67 is practically vertical to the handles 122, that is to say near the line of action of the bearing force that the user exercises on the handles. These relatively large wheels therefore generally support almost all of the load, so that the seat rolls easily.
- the chassis of the apparatus is completed according to the diagram in FIG. 14, by two rear arms 130 which are each linked to the main chassis 121 by a spring bearing 131 and which are based on a freely adjustable rear caster 69.
- the bearings 131 constitute elastic articulations of the chassis and in particular allow the user to tilt the main chassis 121 backwards to raise the front caster 68, for example to cross a door threshold and then benefit from the energy thus accumulated to straighten the device, as in the previous examples.
- the device is extremely manoeuvrable and can pivot on the spot around the user, since the latter is located in the central zone 133 located between the two non-steerable main wheels 66. It is also possible to replace each rear caster 69 by a pad by which the user can exert a braking action without resorting to the brakes 126, 127.
- Figures 23 and 24 show an accessory intended to slightly lift the main wheels 6 or 66 of a wheelchair such as those of Figures 1-8 and 16, in order to allow the cleaning of the tires of these wheels by turning them by means their motors, while the longitudinal stability of the chair is ensured by the front and rear support wheels.
- This accessory is formed by a rigid cradle 140, for example made of a metal tube forming two parallel arms 141 connected by a hoop 1 2 which serves as a handle.
- the ends 143 of the arms 141 are bent upwards and provided with curved supports 144 to be placed under the hubs of the main wheels.
- the Casters 145 are mounted near the elbows of the arms, and buffers 146 are arranged under the arms 141 near the arch 142, to support the cradle on the ground 147 in the position shown.
- an assistant can roll the cradle to place the brackets 144 under the hubs of the main wheels from the rear of the chair, then easily raise these wheels by lowering the roll bar until 'on the ground. It is then sufficient to apply a cloth or a brush to each wheel and to rotate it to clean it.
- the design of the articulated frame according to the invention also makes it possible to provide, for the same purpose, a tilting stand with two feet, incorporated in the wheelchair near the main wheels and actuated by an electric jack to lift this central area of the frame.
- FIGS 25 and 26 illustrate another aspect of the invention, in the form of a wheelchair, the chassis 150 of which consists of two rigid parts 151 and 152 which are not linked by an articulation as in the previous examples, but by a sliding link 153 oriented vertically.
- the first part 151 of the chassis carries a seat 154 and two main wheels 156 with their electric motors 155, the main axis 157 of the wheels 156 being approximately vertical to the center of gravity of the chair and its occupant, as in the chairs described upper.
- the second part 152 carries a front support wheel 158 and a rear support wheel 159, these two wheels being orientable and preferably placed in the median plane of the chair.
- This part 152 comprises, in its central zone, vertical guides 160 (shown diagrammatically) for sliding along a vertical central rod 161 of the first part, which contains a spring 162 which pushes the second part downwards to exert a permanent, but variable, load on the support wheels 158 and 159.
- vertical guides 160 shown diagrammatically for sliding along a vertical central rod 161 of the first part, which contains a spring 162 which pushes the second part downwards to exert a permanent, but variable, load on the support wheels 158 and 159.
- two or more front support wheels 158 and / or rear 159 can be provided.
- FIG. 27 schematically represents a variant of the example of FIGS. 25 and 26, in which an elastic joint with a transverse axis, parallel to the main axis 157, in the form of a bearing, has been added in the sliding link 153 spring 164 similar to bearings 26, 87, 110, 131 described above.
- This bearing slides vertically in the recessed central rod 161, where it is loaded by the spring 162.
- the elastic articulation allows the seat 154 and the first part 151 of the chassis to oscillate slightly forward and backward relative to the second part 152, and vice versa, to absorb the horizontal jolts caused by obstacles or unevenness of the ground.
- the seat shown is of the motorized tricycle or "scooter” type for disabled people. It mainly comprises a chassis 170 carrying a seat 171, two main drive wheels 172 and a front wheel 173 mounted on a fork 174 articulated and extended by a handlebar 175 for controlling the direction.
- the batteries 176 are arranged on the chassis on either side of a telescopic support 177 on which the seat 171 is mounted.
- a roller 177 is mounted on a vehicle 177 carried by two arms 178 fixed to the chassis by means of spring means 179 arranged to accumulate a certain energy which can be restored in the form of a supporting force intended to facilitate the crossing of 'obstacles, as mentioned earlier.
- the chassis can be configured according to any one of the diagrams of FIGS. 12 to 15, or according to variants of these diagrams.
- the seat and its chassis can also be produced in a foldable and / or removable form.
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