EP1584313A1 - Wheelchair frame - Google Patents

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EP1584313A1
EP1584313A1 EP05001021A EP05001021A EP1584313A1 EP 1584313 A1 EP1584313 A1 EP 1584313A1 EP 05001021 A EP05001021 A EP 05001021A EP 05001021 A EP05001021 A EP 05001021A EP 1584313 A1 EP1584313 A1 EP 1584313A1
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Rolf Schlingmann
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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
    • A61G5/08—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs foldable
    • 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
    • A61G5/08—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs foldable
    • A61G5/0808—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs foldable characterised by a particular folding direction
    • A61G5/0816—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs foldable characterised by a particular folding direction folding side to side, e.g. reducing or expanding the overall width of the wheelchair
    • A61G5/0825—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs foldable characterised by a particular folding direction folding side to side, e.g. reducing or expanding the overall width of the wheelchair comprising a scissor-type frame, e.g. having pivoting cross bars for enabling folding
    • 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
    • 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
    • A61G5/12—Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or the feet
    • A61G5/125—Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or the feet for arms

Abstract

A wheel chair has two mirror-image side frames linked by a cruciform frame. Each side frame consists essentially of a horizontal upper strut (2) and a parallel lower strut (3), linked by a vertical forward strut (4). The parallel struts are linked at the rear end by a detachable and adjustable wheel bearing strut (5) which is joined by a socket fixture (6) to the upper strut. The upper strut is a profiled metal member which locates in a matching socket (6).

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Rollstuhlrahmen gemäß den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs.The invention relates to a wheelchair frame according to the Characteristics of the generic term.

Im Einzelnen bezieht sich die Erfindung auf einen Rollstuhlrahmen, welcher zwei Seitenrahmen umfasst, die spiegelbildlich zueinander ausgebildet sind und mittels einer Schere so verbunden sind, dass der Rollstuhlrahmen in üblicher Weise durch seitliches Zusammenschieben der beiden Seitenrahmen zusammenlegbar ist.More particularly, the invention relates to a wheelchair frame, which includes two side frames, the mirror image are formed to each other and connected by means of a pair of scissors are that the wheelchair frame in the usual way through lateral collapse of the two side frames collapsible is.

Der Seitenrahmen weist in der Seitenansicht eine im Wesentlichen U-förmige Form auf. Hierzu umfasst er eine obere und eine untere Strebe, welche parallel zueinander angeordnet sind und sich im Wesentlichen horizontal erstrecken. Die obere und die untere Strebe sind mittels einer im Wesentlichen vertikalen vorderen Strebe miteinander verbunden.The side frame has a substantially side view U-shaped shape. For this he includes an upper and a lower strut, which are arranged parallel to each other and extend substantially horizontally. The upper and the lower strut are by means of a substantially vertical front strut connected together.

An dem hinteren Bereich sind die beiden Streben über eine Radlagerstrebe miteinander gekoppelt. Die Radlagerstrebe ist dabei mittels eines Aufnahmeelements an der oberen Strebe gelagert, während die Befestigung an der unteren Strebe direkt erfolgt.At the rear area are the two struts via a wheel bearing strut coupled together. The wheel bearing strut is included mounted on the upper strut by means of a receiving element, while the attachment to the lower strut is direct.

Die Radlagerstrebe ist mit einer Vielzahl von Ausnehmungen versehen, um die Achse eines Hinterrades in unterschiedlichen Positionen montieren zu können. Zur Einstellung der Sitztiefe und zur Anpassung an die Körpermaße eines Rollstuhl-Benutzers ist die Radlagerstrebe in unterschiedlichen Positionen relativ zur Längserstreckung des Seitenrahmens montierbar.The wheel bearing strut is equipped with a variety of recesses provided to the axis of a rear wheel in different To mount positions. For adjusting the seat depth and adapting to the body dimensions of a wheelchair user the wheel bearing strut is relative in different positions mountable to the longitudinal extent of the side frame.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Rollstuhlrahmen der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, welcher bei einfachem Aufbau und einfacher, kostengünstiger Herstellbarkeit universell anwendbar ist und leicht montiert werden kann. The invention is based on the object, a wheelchair frame to create the type mentioned, which in a simple Construction and simple, cost-effective manufacturability universally applicable and can be easily mounted.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmalskombination des Hauptanspruchs gelöst, die Unteransprüche zeigen weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung.According to the invention, the object is achieved by the feature combination of the main claim, the dependent claims show further advantageous embodiments of the invention.

Erfindungsgemäß ist somit vorgesehen, dass die obere Strebe profiliert ausgebildet ist und dass das Aufnahmeelement mit einer profilierten Ausnehmung zur passenden Aufnahme und Durchführung der oberen Strebe versehen ist.According to the invention it is thus provided that the upper strut is formed profiled and that the receiving element with a profiled recess for fitting and recording Implementation of the upper strut is provided.

Der erfindungsgemäße Rollstuhlrahmen zeichnet sich durch eine Reihe erheblicher Vorteile aus.The wheelchair frame according to the invention is characterized by a Series of significant benefits.

Durch die Profilierung der oberen Strebe sowie der Ausnehmung des Aufnahmeelements ist eine Verdreh- oder Verkippsicherung der Anbauelemente gewährleistet, die den gesamten Aufbau des Rollstuhlrahmens wesentlich erleichtert und die Kraftübertragung optimiert. Weiterhin ergibt sich hierdurch eine höhere Steifigkeit des gesamten Rollstuhlrahmens, welche wiederum dazu führt, dass die einzelnen Bauelemente mit einem geringeren Gewicht und mit geringeren Kosten herstellbar sind, als dies beim Stand der Technik möglich ist.By profiling the upper strut and the recess the receiving element is a twist or Verkippsicherung the attachment ensures that the entire structure of the Wheelchair frame much easier and the power transmission optimized. Furthermore, this results in a higher Stiffness of the entire wheelchair frame, which in turn leads that the individual components with a smaller Weight and can be produced at a lower cost than this in the prior art is possible.

Hierdurch ergibt sich eine Vereinfachung der Montage, da sich die Kippsicherheit und Verdrehsicherheit der Anbauelemente relativ zu der oberen Strebe durch die Profilierung ergibt und nicht durch zusätzliche Montagemaßnahmen, wie etwa Passbohrungen, Klemmsitze oder Ähnliches, realisiert werden kann.This results in a simplification of the assembly, since the anti-tilt and anti-rotation of the attachments relative to the upper strut results from the profiling and not by additional assembly measures, such as fitting holes, Clamping seats or the like, can be realized.

Der erfindungsgemäße Rollstuhlrahmen eignet sich für unterschiedlichste Rollstuhlkonstruktionen, beispielsweise für Standardrollstühle, Leichtgewichtsrollstühle oder Aktivrollstühle. Durch diese universelle Anwendbarkeit ergibt sich die Möglichkeit, mit nur einem Rahmen und einer Schere unterschiedlichste Rollstühle zu realisieren. Dies führt zu geringeren Herstellungs- und Lagerkosten. Es ist somit eine modulare Rollstuhlrahmen-Konstruktion möglich.The wheelchair frame according to the invention is suitable for a wide variety of Wheelchair constructions, for example for Standard wheelchairs, lightweight wheelchairs or active wheelchairs. This universal applicability results in the Possibility, with only a frame and a pair of scissors different To realize wheelchairs. This leads to less Production and storage costs. It is thus a modular one Wheelchair frame construction possible.

Durch die einfache Ausgestaltung des Seitenrahmens ist es möglich, standardisierte Beinstützen oder Ähnliches einzusetzen, insbesondere da sich die vordere, rohrförmige Strebe vertikal erstreckt. Es versteht sich, dass der Rollstuhlrahmen in üblicher Weise mit rohrförmigen Streben aufgebaut sein kann.Due to the simple design of the side frame, it is possible to use standardized legrests or similar in particular, because the front, tubular strut vertical extends. It is understood that the wheelchair frame in usual Way can be constructed with tubular struts.

Erfindungsgemäß kann die Schere aufgeschoben werden, sodass keine weiteren Halteelemente für die Schere notwendig sind.According to the invention, the scissors can be pushed, so no further holding elements for the shears are necessary.

In besonders günstiger Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die obere Strebe abgeflacht ausgebildet ist. Hierdurch kann die gewünschte Profilierung kostengünstig und passgenau hergestellt werden.In a particularly favorable development of the invention is provided that the upper strut is formed flattened. hereby can the desired profiling cost and accurate getting produced.

Das Aufnahmeelement ist bevorzugter Weise auf der oberen Strebe verschiebbar, um die unterschiedlichen Sitztiefen und Bauvarianten realisieren zu können.The receiving element is preferably on the upper strut slidable to the different seat depths and construction variants to be able to realize.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn teleskopisch in der oberen Strebe ein Innenprofil gelagert ist. Dieses ist bevorzugter Weise passend zu dem Querschnitt der oberen Strebe ausgebildet, sodass auch das Innenprofil verdrehgesichert ist. Hierdurch ist es möglich, an dem Innenprofil ein Lagerelement für ein Seitenteil zu befestigen.It is particularly advantageous if telescopic in the upper Strut an inner profile is mounted. This is more preferable Manner adapted to the cross section of the upper strut, so that the inner profile is secured against rotation. hereby it is possible, on the inner profile of a bearing element for to attach a side panel.

Die obere Strebe dient mit ihrer Profilierung in günstiger Ausgestaltung der Erfindung zur Lagerung einer Bremse, welche somit ebenfalls verdrehgesichert ist.The upper strut is cheaper with their profiling Embodiment of the invention for mounting a brake, which thus also secured against rotation.

Durch die verdrehgesicherte Lagerung des Aufnahmeteils ist es möglich, direkt an diesem ein Rückenrohr zu lagern. Weiterhin kann das Aufnahmeelement in bevorzugter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung dazu dienen, einen hinteren Bereich eines Sitzrohres zu lagern. Mit der Rahmenkonstruktion lässt sich sowohl ein Selbstfahrrollstuhl als auch ein Schieberollstuhl realisieren.By the non-rotating storage of the receiving part, it is possible to store directly on this a back tube. Farther can the receiving element in a preferred embodiment of the invention serve a rear portion of a seat tube to store. With the frame construction can be both a Self-propelled wheelchair as well as a sliding wheelchair realize.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung beschrieben. Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Seiten-Explosionsansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Seitenrahmens,
Fig. 2
eine Ansicht des in Fig. 1 gezeigten Rahmens im montierten Zustand,
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Teil-Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Rollstuhlrahmens,
Fig. 4
eine perspektivische Teil-Ansicht des Aufnahmeelements,
Fig. 5
eine perspektivische Teil-Ansicht eines Seitenbereichs des Seitenrahmens mit Seitenteil,
Fig. 6
eine perspektivische Teil-Rückansicht des Aufnahmeelements im montierten Zustand,
Fig. 7
eine Ansicht, ähnlich Fig. 6, aus seitlicher Blickrichtung, und
Fig. 8
eine weitere perspektivische Teil-Rückansicht.
In the following the invention will be described by means of an embodiment in conjunction with the drawing. Showing:
Fig. 1
a schematic side exploded view of the side frame according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a view of the frame shown in Figure 1 in the assembled state,
Fig. 3
a partial perspective view of the wheelchair frame according to the invention,
Fig. 4
a partial perspective view of the receiving element,
Fig. 5
a partial perspective view of a side portion of the side frame with side part,
Fig. 6
a partial perspective rear view of the receiving element in the mounted state,
Fig. 7
a view similar to FIG. 6, from a lateral direction, and
Fig. 8
another partial perspective rear view.

Der erfindungsgemäße Rollstuhlrahmen umfasst eine obere und eine untere Strebe 2 bzw. 3. Diese sind rohrförmig ausgebildet und erstrecken sich parallel zueinander. Sie sind im Wesentlichen horizontal angeordnet und werden durch eine vordere Strebe 4, welche im Wesentlichen vertikal angeordnet ist, verbunden. Es ergibt sich somit eine U-förmige Ausgestaltung.The wheelchair frame according to the invention comprises an upper and a lower strut 2 and 3. These are tubular and extend parallel to each other. They are essentially arranged horizontally and are by a front strut 4, which is arranged substantially vertically, connected. This results in a U-shaped configuration.

Die beiden Seitenrahmen werden mittels einer Schere 1 (Fig. 3) in üblicher Weise miteinander gekoppelt. Die obere Strebe 2 ist profiliert ausgebildet, so wie dies insbesondere in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellt ist. Auf die obere Strebe 2 ist ein Aufnahmeelement 6 aufgeschoben, welches beispielsweise aus Kunststoff gefertigt ist. Die Fig. 1 verdeutlicht, dass mehrere Montageausnehmungen zur Durchführung einer oder mehrerer Schrauben vorgesehen sind, sodass eine Sitztiefenverstellung durch unterschiedliche Positionierung des Aufnahmeelements 6 möglich ist. Eine gegebenenfalls erforderliche Sitzrohrverlängerung ist über nicht dargestellte Distanzprofile möglich.The two side frames are scissored 1 (FIG. 3) coupled together in the usual way. The upper strut 2 is formed profiled, as in particular in the Fig. 1 and 2 is shown. On the upper strut 2 is a Shooting member 6 is pushed, which, for example, from Plastic is made. Fig. 1 illustrates that several Mounting recesses for performing one or more Bolts are provided so that a seat depth adjustment by different positioning of the receiving element. 6 is possible. An optional seat tube extension is possible via spacer profiles, not shown.

Das Aufnahmeelement 6 ist somit verdrehgesichert an der oberen Strebe 2 positionierbar.The receiving element 6 is thus secured against rotation at the top Strut 2 positionable.

Zur Lagerung eines Hinterrades dient eine Radlagerstrebe 5, welche mit mehreren Bohrungen zum Einsetzen einer Achse des Hinterrades 12 (siehe Fig. 5) versehen ist. Sowohl das Aufnahmeelement 6 als auch die untere Strebe 3 sind mit mehreren Ausnehmungen versehen, um die Radlagerstrebe 5 in der gewünschten Position zu verschrauben.For supporting a rear wheel serves a Radlagerstrebe 5, which with several holes for inserting an axis of Rear wheel 12 (see Fig. 5) is provided. Both the receiving element 6 and the lower strut 3 are with several Recesses provided to the wheel bearing strut 5 in the desired Position to screw.

Die Verstellbarkeit ist durch die Doppelpfeile in Fig. 4 wiedergegeben.The adjustability is shown by the double arrows in Fig. 4.

Das Aufnahmeelement 6 weist weiterhin eine vertikale Ausnehmung oder Buchse auf, in welche ein Rückenrohr 10 einsetzbar ist (siehe Fig. 4).The receiving element 6 also has a vertical recess or socket into which a back tube 10 can be inserted is (see Fig. 4).

Weiterhin ist an dem Aufnahmeteil 6 eine Lagerschale 13 ausgebildet, in welche ein Sitzrohr 11 (siehe Fig. 3) einlegbar ist. Das vordere Ende des Sitzrohrs 11 ist in üblicher Weise mittels eines Lagerbocks 14 an der oberen Strebe 2 gelagert. Auch der Lagerbock 14 ist durch die Profilierung der oberen Strebe 2 verdrehgesichert.Furthermore, a bearing shell 13 is formed on the receiving part 6, in which a seat tube 11 (see FIG. 3) can be inserted is. The front end of the seat tube 11 is in the usual way by means of a bearing block 14 mounted on the upper strut 2. Also, the bearing block 14 is characterized by the profiling of the upper Strut 2 against rotation.

In die obere Strebe 2 ist teleskopisch ein profiliertes Innenprofil 7 einsetzbar, welches in unterschiedlichen Positionen verstellbar ist und aus diesem Grunde mit mehreren Montagelöchern zur Durchführung von Schrauben oder Passbolzen versehen ist (siehe Fig. 1). Das Innenprofil 7 dient zur verdrehgesicherten oder kippgesicherten Lagerung eines Lagerelements 8, an welchem wiederum ein Seitenteil 9 gelagert ist (siehe insbesondere Fig. 6 und 7). Das Seitenteil 9 kann in üblicher Weise ausgebildet sein, es kann seitlich oder hinter dem Rückenrohr 10 befestigt werden. Weiterhin ist es möglich, das Seitenteil 9 aussteckbar oder verschwenkbar zu lagern. Eine verschwenkbare Lagerung ergibt sich aus der Darstellung der Fig. 6 und 7.In the upper strut 2 is telescopically a profiled inner profile 7 can be used, which in different positions is adjustable and for this reason with several mounting holes provided for the implementation of screws or dowel bolts is (see Fig. 1). The inner profile 7 serves for non-rotating or tilt-secured mounting of a bearing element 8, on which in turn a side part 9 is mounted (see in particular Fig. 6 and 7). The side part 9 can in usual Be formed way, it can be laterally or behind the Back tube 10 are attached. Furthermore, it is possible that Side part 9 heraussteckbar or pivotally store. A pivotable storage results from the representation of 6 and 7.

Das Innenprofil 7 dient zusätzlich auch zur Verstärkung der oberen Strebe sowie zur verstärkten Lagerung des Aufnahmeelements 6.The inner profile 7 additionally serves to reinforce the upper strut and for increased storage of the receiving element 6th

Erfindungsgemäß ist es auch möglich, eine Rückenverstellung um 10° oder 30° mit Hilfe des Aufnahmeelements 6 zu realisieren. According to the invention it is also possible, a back adjustment 10 ° or 30 ° to realize by means of the receiving element 6.

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11
Scherescissors
22
Obere StrebeUpper strut
33
Untere StrebeLower strut
44
Vordere StrebeFront strut
55
Radlagerstrebewheel bearing strut
66
Aufnahmeelementreceiving element
77
Innenprofilinternal profile
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Lagerelementbearing element
99
Seitenteilside panel
1010
Rückenrohrback tube
1111
Sitzrohrseat tube
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Hinterradrear wheel
1313
Lagerschalebearing shell
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Lagerbockbearing block

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Rollstuhlrahmen mit zwei Seitenrahmen, welche mittels einer Schere (1) miteinander verbunden sind und welche jeweils eine im Wesentlichen horizontale obere Strebe (2) und eine zu dieser parallele untere Strebe (3) umfassen, wobei die obere (2) und die untere (3) Strebe mittels einer im Wesentlichen vertikalen vorderen Strebe (4) verbunden sind, wobei die obere (2) und die untere (3) Strebe an ihrem hinteren Bereich jeweils mit einer lösbaren und verstellbaren Radlagerstrebe (5) verbunden sind und wobei die Radlagerstrebe (5) mittels eines Aufnahmeelements (6) an der oberen Strebe (2) gelagert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Strebe (2) profiliert ausgebildet ist und dass das Aufnahmeelement (6) mit einer profilierten Ausnehmung zur passenden Aufnahme der oberen Strebe (2) verbunden ist.Wheelchair frame comprising two side frames which are interconnected by means of scissors (1) and each comprising a substantially horizontal upper strut (2) and a lower strut (3) parallel thereto, the upper (2) and lower (3 ) Strut are connected by means of a substantially vertical front strut (4), wherein the upper (2) and the lower (3) strut are connected at their rear region in each case with a releasable and adjustable Radlagerstrebe (5) and wherein the Radlagerstrebe (5 ) is mounted by means of a receiving element (6) on the upper strut (2), characterized in that the upper strut (2) is formed profiled and that the receiving element (6) with a profiled recess for fitting the upper strut (2) connected is. Rollstuhlrahmen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Strebe (2) abgeflacht ausgebildet ist.Wheelchair frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper strut (2) is formed flattened. Rollstuhlrahmen nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Aufnahmeelement (6) auf der oberen Strebe (2) verschiebbar ist.Wheelchair frame according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving element (6) on the upper strut (2) is displaceable. Rollstuhlrahmen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der oberen Strebe (2) teleskopisch ein Innenprofil (7) gelagert ist.Wheelchair frame according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the upper strut (2) telescopically an inner profile (7) is mounted. Rollstuhlrahmen nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Innenprofil (7) passend zu dem Querschnitt der oberen Strebe (2) ausgebildet ist.Wheelchair frame according to claim 4, characterized in that the inner profile (7) is designed to match the cross section of the upper strut (2). Rollstuhlrahmen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Radlagerstrebe (5), das Aufnahmeelement (6) und das Innenprofil unabhängig voneinander auf der oberen Strebe (2) und der unteren Strebe (3) zur Veränderung der Sitztiefe und Fahrwerksgeometrie form- oder kraftschlüssig verschiebbar sind.Wheelchair frame according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the wheel bearing strut (5), the receiving element (6) and the inner profile form independently of each other on the upper strut (2) and the lower strut (3) to change the seat depth and chassis geometry - or non-positively displaced. Rollstuhlrahmen nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem Innenprofil (7) ein Lagerelement (8) für ein Seitenteil (9) befestigt ist.Wheelchair frame according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that on the inner profile (7) a bearing element (8) for a side part (9) is fixed. Rollstuhlrahmen nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Innenprofil (7) form- oder kraftschlüssig durch ein Lagerelement (8) zur Halterung von weiteren Funktionselementen (z.B. Rückenverstellung) teleskopierbar ist.Wheelchair frame according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the inner profile (7) form-fitting or non-positively by a bearing element (8) for holding further functional elements (eg back adjustment) is telescopic. Rollstuhlrahmen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der oberen Strebe (2) verdrehgesichert eine Bremse gelagert ist.Wheelchair frame according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that on the upper strut (2) secured against rotation a brake is mounted. Rollstuhlrahmen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem Aufnahmeelement (6) ein Rückenrohr (10) gelagert ist.Wheelchair frame according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that on the receiving element (6) has a back tube (10) is mounted. Rollstuhlrahmen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem Aufnahmeelement (6) der hintere Bereich eines Sitzrohrs (11) gelagert ist.Wheelchair frame according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that on the receiving element (6) of the rear portion of a seat tube (11) is mounted. Rollstuhlrahmen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Aufnahmeelement (6) aus Kunststoff gefertigt ist.Wheelchair frame according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the receiving element (6) is made of plastic.
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