EP2833850A1 - Foot-rest for a wheelchair - Google Patents

Foot-rest for a wheelchair

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EP2833850A1
EP2833850A1 EP12713968.1A EP12713968A EP2833850A1 EP 2833850 A1 EP2833850 A1 EP 2833850A1 EP 12713968 A EP12713968 A EP 12713968A EP 2833850 A1 EP2833850 A1 EP 2833850A1
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footrest
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ground
wheelchair
telescopic post
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François Porcheron
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/12—Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or the feet
    • 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
    • A61G5/1086—Anti-roll-back devices
    • 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
    • A61G5/128—Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or the feet for feet
    • 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
    • A61G2203/00—General characteristics of devices
    • A61G2203/30—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means
    • 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
    • A61G2203/00—General characteristics of devices
    • A61G2203/30—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means
    • A61G2203/38—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means for torque

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  • the present invention relates to a chair footrest for persons with reduced mobility. It also relates to an armchair comprising such a footrest.
  • the present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, applicable to a wheelchair, for example but not exclusively to an electric wheelchair.
  • Wheelchairs equipped with a fixed footrest are known in the state of the art. The transfer of patients who wish to access the wheelchair or get off the wheelchair is hampered by the footrest.
  • the document EP 2 179 715 describes a wheelchair comprising a footrest and a calf support arranged to ensure the comfort of the legs to the occupant of the chair.
  • the calf support is fixed, the footrest is connected to the frame member by a hinge mechanism that allows, after unlocking a lock, to reverse the amount to the rear and lift the pallet. This one is then stuck behind the support of calf.
  • the positioning of the footrest in one or other of the intended positions involves tedious manipulations often requiring the presence of another person when the chair is used by a person with reduced mobility whose movements are restricted.
  • EP 1 872 762 discloses a wheelchair provided with independent footrests on each side, folding and height-adjustable manually.
  • a lever mechanism connected to a cable makes it possible to implement the function of folding a footrest to one side.
  • Another lever adjusts the height of a footrest on one side.
  • four levers are required.
  • the invention provides various technical means.
  • a first object of the invention is to provide a footrest for a wheelchair for a transfer of the user to access or get off the chair in a simple way and without being bothered by the presence of the footrest.
  • An object of the invention is also to allow a third person, for example a caregiver or a caregiver, to assist the patient in his transfers without being bothered by the presence of footrests.
  • An object of the invention is also to allow a transfer of the user by placing the foot flat on the footrest.
  • An object of the invention is also to avoid the risk of tilting the wheelchair forward when the user stands on the footrest.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a footrest, including a footrest for electric wheelchair, the height of which can be adjusted electrically.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a footrest, including a footrest for an electric wheelchair, more
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a footrest whose height can be easily adjusted throughout the day to prevent the risk of pressure ulcers.
  • the invention provides a footrest for a wheelchair comprising: a telescopic post;
  • an actuator adapted to allow extension and retraction of the telescopic upright
  • an end-of-travel detector coupled to the actuator and arranged to detect an obstacle under the footrest.
  • the limit switch can for example be located in the extension direction of the telescopic post.
  • the footrest can be electrified and controlled by a control box.
  • the user can easily adjust the height of the footrest according to his needs, at any time, without having to use the help of another person to make manual adjustments often tedious.
  • this aspect presents a notable progress.
  • the user can control the positioning of the footrest to place it at ground level. He thus has easy access to his chair to sit or stand up. Once seated, he can adjust the vertical position of the footrest to a level that gives him the maximum comfort.
  • the platform of the footrest is pivoted from top to bottom and from bottom to top, so that the remote portion of the footrest can approach or move away from the telescopic post.
  • the footrest comprises a motor for actuating the pivoting of the footrest plate.
  • the footrest plate is coupled to a stroke limiter limiting the pivoting of the footrest so as to place it automatically in a position parallel to the ground
  • the footrest further comprises a position detector, arranged to limit the stroke of the telescopic post in retraction mode.
  • the position detector is preferably adjustable. This detector is used for example to automatically find a favorite position of the user,
  • the invention further provides a chair with a footrest as previously described.
  • FIG 1 is a perspective view of an example of footrest according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the footrest of FIG. 1 in maximum extension mode
  • FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the footrest of FIG. 1 in the minimum extension mode
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the footrest of FIG. 1 in the minimum extension and pivoting mode of the footrest plate;
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the footrest in the configuration shown in FIG. 4;
  • FIG 6 shows an armchair provided with a footrest according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates in a perspective view an embodiment of a footrest 1 according to the invention.
  • a telescopic post 2 is connected to a chair adapter 9. In the conventional operating position, the telescopic post 2 is provided to be positioned substantially vertically and extends between the area under the seat of the chair 10 and a footrest plate 3 provided at the opposite end.
  • the upright 2 is advantageously telescopic between a retracted position, shown in FIG. 3, and an extended position, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • An axial actuator 4, such as a cylinder or a linear motor with electric or hydraulic control or pneumatic, cooperating with the telescopic amount 2, allows the latter to adopt an appropriate elongation according to the needs of the user. The user can thus easily position the footrest at the level giving it the best comfort, between the two extreme positions permitted by the telescopic post 2.
  • the telescopic post 2 allows the footrest plate 3 to reach the ground level.
  • an end-of-travel detector 5 is advantageously provided in cooperation with the telescopic upright and the actuator 4.
  • the end-of-stroke detector makes it possible to stop the extension of the upright 2 when an obstacle is reached.
  • the limit switch 5 stops the extension of the amount.
  • the end-of-stroke detector is provided at the level of the axial actuator 4.
  • the limit switch is engaged by the actuator 4 which undergoes a slight axial displacement against the detector 5 due to the axial locking of the remote end of the telescopic post.
  • the end-of-travel detector is a switch positioned under the plate 3 and intended to be operated when in contact with the ground.
  • the end-of-travel detector is a torque sensor, which is engaged when the axial actuator 4 generates a torque beyond a certain threshold, signifying that the footrest plate is likely in contact with the ground, or with an obstacle.
  • Other limit switches can be devised to detect contact of the footrest with the ground.
  • one or more preferred intermediate heights of the footrest 3 are adjustable or selected for example to allow it to automatically stop at a pre-adjusted position during a repositioning uphill or downhill footrest tray.
  • One or more axial position detectors 8 of the footrest plate or one or more adjustable stops may allow the implementation of this function. The user can thus benefit from one or more favorite positions easily obtainable at any time.
  • the footrest 3 is connected to the upright 2 so as to be pivotable between a position substantially parallel to the ground, as shown in Figure 2, provided to facilitate transfers in or from the chair, and a comfort position, in which the footrest is slightly inclined towards the telescopic upright 2, as shown in Figure 4.
  • the rotation can for example be performed automatically as soon as contact of the footrest with the ground has been detected.
  • a pivoting stroke limiter 7 is advantageously provided at the pivoting connection of the plate 3 so as to prevent the latter from tilting away from the upright 2 beyond a plane substantially parallel to the ground.
  • the tilting and vertical positioning of the footrest plate are advantageously provided in close proximity to the hands of the user. They may be push buttons, lever or joysticks, joysticks, or any other type of known type of control interface.
  • a contactor solicits the radial actuator to position the footrest in a substantially flat position.
  • the limit switch 5 can be used for this function.
  • Figure 6 shows a wheelchair 10 having an adjustable footrest 1 according to the invention.
  • the footrest is fixed to the frame of the chair.
  • the invention can also be adapted to non-electric footrests, for example to manual footrests or with gas struts.

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Abstract

Foot-rest (1) for a wheelchair (10), having: a telescopic upright (2); a plate (3) connected to the end of the upright; an actuator (4) coupled to the telescopic upright (2) and designed to permit extension and retraction of the latter; an end-of-travel detector (5) coupled to the axial actuator (4) and arranged in such a way as to detect a contact between the plate (3) and an obstacle situated in the direction of extension of the upright (2).

Description

EPOSE-PIED POUR FAUTEUIL ROULANT  EPOSE-FOOT FOR WHEELCHAIR
DOMAINE TECHNIQUE DE L'INVENTION TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
La présente invention concerne un repose-pied de fauteuil pour personne à mobilité réduite. Elle concerne également un fauteuil comportant un tel repose-pied. La présente invention est en particulier, mais pas exclusivement, applicable à un fauteuil roulant, par exemple mais pas exclusivement à un fauteuil roulant électrique. The present invention relates to a chair footrest for persons with reduced mobility. It also relates to an armchair comprising such a footrest. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, applicable to a wheelchair, for example but not exclusively to an electric wheelchair.
ETAT DE LA TECHNIQUE ANTERIEURE STATE OF THE PRIOR ART
On connaît dans l'état de la technique des fauteuils roulants munis d'un repose pied fixe. Le transfert des patients qui souhaitent accéder au fauteuil roulant ou descendre du fauteuil roulant est gêné par le repose-pied. Wheelchairs equipped with a fixed footrest are known in the state of the art. The transfer of patients who wish to access the wheelchair or get off the wheelchair is hampered by the footrest.
Dans le cas d'un fauteuil manuel relativement léger, il arrive par ailleurs que le fauteuil roulant bascule vers l'avant lorsque l'utilisateur se relève et appuie tout son poids sur le repose-pied qui n'est pas en contact avec le sol. In the case of a relatively light manual wheelchair, it also happens that the wheelchair tilts forward when the user stands up and presses his weight on the footrest that is not in contact with the ground .
On connaît aussi dans l'état de la technique des fauteuils roulants munis d'un repose pied escamotable vers l'intérieur ou vers l'extérieur pour faciliter le transfert des patients. Le réglage de la hauteur du repose-pied à la hauteur idéale en fonction de la morphologie du patient est souvent difficile et nécessite des outils. Also known in the state of the art wheelchairs provided with a retractable footrest inward or outwardly to facilitate the transfer of patients. Adjusting the height of the footrest to the ideal height depending on the morphology of the patient is often difficult and requires tools.
On connaît aussi dans l'état de la technique des fauteuils roulants munis d'un repose pied escamotable (vers l'intérieur ou l'extérieur) et en outreT détachable pour faciliter le transfert des patients. Le problème reste le même que précédemment. Also known in the state of the art wheelchairs provided with a retractable footrest (inward or outward) and furthermore detachable to facilitate the transfer of patients. The problem remains the same as before.
Le document EP 2 179 715 décrit un fauteuil roulant comportant un repose-pied et un appui de mollet agencés pour assurer le confort des jambes à l'occupant du fauteuil. L'appui de mollet étant fixe, le repose-pied est relié à l'élément de châssis par un mécanisme à articulation qui permet, après déverrouillage d'un verrou, de renverser le montant vers l'arrière et de relever la palette. Celle-ci se trouve alors bloquée derrière l'appui de mollet. Le positionnement du repose-pied dans l'une ou l'autre des positions prévues implique des manipulations fastidieuses requérant souvent la présence d'une autre personne lorsque le fauteuil est utilisé par une personne à mobilité réduite dont les mouvements sont restreints.  The document EP 2 179 715 describes a wheelchair comprising a footrest and a calf support arranged to ensure the comfort of the legs to the occupant of the chair. The calf support is fixed, the footrest is connected to the frame member by a hinge mechanism that allows, after unlocking a lock, to reverse the amount to the rear and lift the pallet. This one is then stuck behind the support of calf. The positioning of the footrest in one or other of the intended positions involves tedious manipulations often requiring the presence of another person when the chair is used by a person with reduced mobility whose movements are restricted.
Le document EP 1 872 762 décrit un fauteuil roulant pourvu de repose-pied indépendants de chaque côté, repliables et ajustables en hauteur de façon manuelle. Un mécanisme à levier relié à un câble permet de mettre en œuvre la fonction consistant à replier un repose-pied d'un côté. Un autre levier permet d'ajuster la hauteur d'un repose-pied d'un côté. Pour réaliser ces fonctions sur les deux repose-pied, quatre leviers sont donc requis. Outre la complexité des systèmes mis en œuvre, il est fréquent de rencontrer des utilisateurs de fauteuils roulant qui n'ont pas la possibilité de manipuler ce type de levier sur un, voire sur les deux côtés. Ces derniers utilisateurs se voient alors privés de l'utilisation de ces fonctions. EP 1 872 762 discloses a wheelchair provided with independent footrests on each side, folding and height-adjustable manually. A lever mechanism connected to a cable makes it possible to implement the function of folding a footrest to one side. Another lever adjusts the height of a footrest on one side. To perform these functions on both footrests, four levers are required. In addition to the complexity of the systems implemented, it is common to meet wheelchair users who do not have the ability to manipulate this type of lever on one or both sides. These last users are then deprived of the use of these functions.
Il existe donc un besoin pour une solution plus simple et plus ergonomique du point de vue de l'utilisateur. Pour pallier ces différents inconvénients, l'invention prévoit différents moyens techniques. There is therefore a need for a simpler and more ergonomic solution from the point of view of the user. To overcome these various disadvantages, the invention provides various technical means.
EXPOSE DE L'INVENTION SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Tout d'abord, un premier objet de l'invention consiste à prévoir un repose-pied pour fauteuil roulant permettant un transfert de l'utilisateur pour accéder ou descendre du fauteuil de façon simple et sans être gêné par la présence du repose-pied. First, a first object of the invention is to provide a footrest for a wheelchair for a transfer of the user to access or get off the chair in a simple way and without being bothered by the presence of the footrest.
Un but de l'invention est aussi de permettre à une tierce personne, par exemple un ou une aide-soignant, d'aider le patient dans ses transferts sans être gêné par la présence des repose-pieds. An object of the invention is also to allow a third person, for example a caregiver or a caregiver, to assist the patient in his transfers without being bothered by the presence of footrests.
Un but de l'invention est aussi de permettre un transfert de l'utilisateur en posant le pied à plat sur le repose-pied. An object of the invention is also to allow a transfer of the user by placing the foot flat on the footrest.
Un but de l'invention est aussi d'éviter le risque de basculement du fauteuil vers l'avant lorsque l'utilisateur se relève sur le repose-pied. Un autre objet de l'invention consiste à prévoir un repose-pied, notamment un repose-pied pour fauteuil roulant électrique, dont la hauteur peut être ajustée de manière électrique. An object of the invention is also to avoid the risk of tilting the wheelchair forward when the user stands on the footrest. Another object of the invention is to provide a footrest, including a footrest for electric wheelchair, the height of which can be adjusted electrically.
Un autre objet de l'invention consiste à prévoir un repose-pied, notamment un repose-pied pour fauteuil roulant électrique, plus Another object of the invention is to provide a footrest, including a footrest for an electric wheelchair, more
ergonomique que les repose-pied existants. ergonomic than the existing footrests.
Un autre objet de la présente invention est de prévoir un repose- pied dont la hauteur peut être réglée facilement et sans outils afin d'obtenir une position assise correspondant au mieux aux souhaits, à la morphologie et à la pathologie de l'utilisateur. Un autre objet de la présente invention est de prévoir un repose- pied qui permette à l'utilisateur d'ajuster facilement, à n'importe quel moment de la journée, la hauteur du repose-pied afin d'améliorer son confort et/ou de prévenir les escarres. Another object of the present invention is to provide a footrest whose height can be adjusted easily and without tools to obtain a sitting position that best corresponds to the wishes, morphology and pathology of the user. Another object of the present invention is to provide a footrest that allows the user to easily adjust, at any time of the day, the height of the footrest to improve comfort and / or to prevent bedsores.
Un autre objet de la présente invention est de prévoir un repose- pied dont la hauteur peut être aisément réglée tout au long de la journée pour prévenir le risque d'escarres. Another object of the present invention is to provide a footrest whose height can be easily adjusted throughout the day to prevent the risk of pressure ulcers.
Pour ce faire, l'invention prévoit un repose-pied pour fauteuil roulant comportant : -un montant télescopique ; To do this, the invention provides a footrest for a wheelchair comprising: a telescopic post;
-un plateau à l'extrémité inférieure du montant télescopique;  a tray at the lower end of the telescopic post;
-un actionneur adapté pour permettre l'extension et la rétraction du montant télescopique ;  an actuator adapted to allow extension and retraction of the telescopic upright;
-un détecteur de fin de course, couplé à l'actionneur et agencé de façon à détecter un obstacle sous le repose-pied.  an end-of-travel detector, coupled to the actuator and arranged to detect an obstacle under the footrest.
Le détecteur de fin de course peut par exemple être situé dans la direction d'extension du montant télescopique. The limit switch can for example be located in the extension direction of the telescopic post.
Le repose pied peut être électrifié et commandé par un boîtier de commande. The footrest can be electrified and controlled by a control box.
Grâce à une telle architecture, l'utilisateur peut aisément ajuster la hauteur du repose-pied en fonction de ses besoins, à tout moment, sans devoir recourir à l'aide d'une autre personne pour procéder à des ajustements manuels souvent fastidieux. Pour les personnes à mobilité réduite en quête d'une certaine indépendance dans la réalisation des gestes quotidiens, cet aspect présente un progrès notable. L'utilisateur peut notamment commander le positionnement du repose-pied pour le placer au niveau du sol. Il a ainsi un accès facilité à son fauteuil pour s'asseoir ou se lever. Une fois en position assise, il peut à loisir ajuster la position verticale du repose-pied à un niveau lui procurant le maximum de confort. Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le plateau du repose-pied est pivotant du haut vers le bas et du bas vers le haut, de sorte que la portion éloignée du repose-pied puisse s'approcher ou s'éloigner du montant télescopique. With such an architecture, the user can easily adjust the height of the footrest according to his needs, at any time, without having to use the help of another person to make manual adjustments often tedious. For people with reduced mobility looking for a certain independence in the realization of the daily actions, this aspect presents a notable progress. In particular, the user can control the positioning of the footrest to place it at ground level. He thus has easy access to his chair to sit or stand up. Once seated, he can adjust the vertical position of the footrest to a level that gives him the maximum comfort. According to an advantageous embodiment, the platform of the footrest is pivoted from top to bottom and from bottom to top, so that the remote portion of the footrest can approach or move away from the telescopic post.
De manière avantageuse, le repose-pied comporte un moteur pour actionner le pivotement du plateau du repose-pied. Advantageously, the footrest comprises a motor for actuating the pivoting of the footrest plate.
Une commande par joystick ou tout autre organe de commande peut être prévu pour régler la hauteur du montant télescopique Egalement de manière avantageuse, le plateau du repose-pied est couplé à un limiteur de course limitant le pivotement du repose-pied de façon à le placer automatiquement dans une position parallèle au sol Joystick control or any other control member may be provided to adjust the height of the telescopic post Also advantageously, the footrest plate is coupled to a stroke limiter limiting the pivoting of the footrest so as to place it automatically in a position parallel to the ground
Selon un autre mode de réalisation avantageux, le repose-pied comporte par ailleurs un détecteur de position, agencé pour limiter la course du montant télescopique en mode rétraction. Le détecteur de position est de préférence ajustable. Ce détecteur est utilisé par exemple pour permettre de retrouver automatiquement une position favorite de l'utilisateur, According to another advantageous embodiment, the footrest further comprises a position detector, arranged to limit the stroke of the telescopic post in retraction mode. The position detector is preferably adjustable. This detector is used for example to automatically find a favorite position of the user,
préalablement sélectionnée. L'invention prévoit par ailleurs un fauteuil comportant un repose- pied tel que préalablement décrit. previously selected. The invention further provides a chair with a footrest as previously described.
DESCRIPTION DES FIGURES DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Tous les détails de réalisation sont donnés dans la description qui suit, complétée par les figures 1 à 6, présentées uniquement à des fins d'exemples non limitatifs, et dans lesquelles: All the details of embodiment are given in the description which follows, supplemented by FIGS. 1 to 6, presented solely for purposes of non-limiting examples, and in which:
-la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un exemple de repose-pied selon l'invention; FIG 1 is a perspective view of an example of footrest according to the invention;
-la figure 2 est une vue de côté en élévation du repose-pied de la figure 1 en mode d'extension maximale ; FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the footrest of FIG. 1 in maximum extension mode;
-la figure 3 est une vue de côté en élévation du repose-pied de la figure 1 en mode d'extension minimale ; FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the footrest of FIG. 1 in the minimum extension mode;
-la figure 4 est une vue de côté en élévation du repose-pied de la figure 1 en mode d'extension minimale et avec pivotement du plateau repose-pied ; FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the footrest of FIG. 1 in the minimum extension and pivoting mode of the footrest plate;
-la figure 5 est une vue agrandie du repose-pied dans la configuration présentée à la figure 4 ; -la figure 6 montre un fauteuil pourvu d'un repose-pied selon l'invention. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the footrest in the configuration shown in FIG. 4; FIG 6 shows an armchair provided with a footrest according to the invention.
DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE DE L'INVENTION La figure 1 illustre dans une vue en perspective un mode de réalisation d'un repose-pied 1 selon l'invention. Un montant télescopique 2 est connecté à un adaptateur 9 pour fauteuil. En position classique de fonctionnement, le montant télescopique 2 est prévu pour être positionné sensiblement verticalement et s'étend entre la zone située sous le siège du fauteuil 10 et un plateau de repose-pied 3 prévu à l'extrémité opposée. Le montant 2 est avantageusement télescopique entre une position rétractée, montrée à la figure 3, et une position en extension, montrée aux figures 1 et 2. Un actionneur axial 4, tel qu'un vérin ou un moteur linéaire à commande électrique ou hydraulique ou pneumatique, coopérant avec le montant télescopique 2, permet à ce dernier d'adopter une élongation appropriée selon les besoins de l'utilisateur. L'utilisateur peut ainsi aisément positionner le repose-pied au niveau lui procurant le meilleur confort, entre les deux positions extrêmes permises par le montant télescopique 2. En outre, le montant télescopique 2 permet au plateau du repose-pied 3 d'atteindre le niveau du sol. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 illustrates in a perspective view an embodiment of a footrest 1 according to the invention. A telescopic post 2 is connected to a chair adapter 9. In the conventional operating position, the telescopic post 2 is provided to be positioned substantially vertically and extends between the area under the seat of the chair 10 and a footrest plate 3 provided at the opposite end. The upright 2 is advantageously telescopic between a retracted position, shown in FIG. 3, and an extended position, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. An axial actuator 4, such as a cylinder or a linear motor with electric or hydraulic control or pneumatic, cooperating with the telescopic amount 2, allows the latter to adopt an appropriate elongation according to the needs of the user. The user can thus easily position the footrest at the level giving it the best comfort, between the two extreme positions permitted by the telescopic post 2. In addition, the telescopic post 2 allows the footrest plate 3 to reach the ground level.
Pour éviter toute extension excessive, un détecteur de fin de course 5 est avantageusement prévu en coopération avec le montant télescopique et l'actionneur 4. Le détecteur de fin de course permet de stopper l'extension du montant 2 lorsqu'un obstacle est atteint. En utilisation courante, lorsque le repose-pied 3 contacte le sol, le détecteur de fin de course 5 permet de stopper l'extension du montant. Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 4, le détecteur de fin de course est prévu au niveau de l'actionneur axial 4. To avoid any excessive extension, an end-of-travel detector 5 is advantageously provided in cooperation with the telescopic upright and the actuator 4. The end-of-stroke detector makes it possible to stop the extension of the upright 2 when an obstacle is reached. In current use, when the footrest 3 contacts the ground, the limit switch 5 stops the extension of the amount. In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the end-of-stroke detector is provided at the level of the axial actuator 4.
Lors d'un contact avec le sol ou un autre obstacle, le détecteur de fin de course est enclenché par l'actionneur 4 qui subit un léger déplacement axial contre le détecteur 5 du fait du blocage axial de l'extrémité éloignée du montant télescopique. Dans une variante de réalisation, le détecteur de fin de course est un interrupteur positionné sous le plateau 3 et prévu pour être actionné lors d'un contact avec le sol. Dans une autre variante, le détecteur de fin de course est un capteur de couple, qui est enclenché lorsque l'actionneur axial 4 génère un couple au-delà d'un certain seuil, signifiant que le plateau repose-pied est vraisemblablement en contact avec le sol, ou avec un obstacle. D'autres détecteurs de fin de course peuvent être imaginés pour détecter un contact du repose-pied avec le sol. During contact with the ground or another obstacle, the limit switch is engaged by the actuator 4 which undergoes a slight axial displacement against the detector 5 due to the axial locking of the remote end of the telescopic post. In an alternative embodiment, the end-of-travel detector is a switch positioned under the plate 3 and intended to be operated when in contact with the ground. In another variant, the end-of-travel detector is a torque sensor, which is engaged when the axial actuator 4 generates a torque beyond a certain threshold, signifying that the footrest plate is likely in contact with the ground, or with an obstacle. Other limit switches can be devised to detect contact of the footrest with the ground.
Pour plus de confort, une ou plusieurs hauteurs intermédiaires favorites du repose-pied 3 sont ajustables ou sélectionnâmes de façon par exemple à permettre à ce dernier de s'arrêter automatiquement à une position pré-ajustée lors d'un repositionnement en montée ou en descente du plateau repose-pied. Un ou plusieurs détecteurs de position axiale 8 du plateau repose-pied ou une ou plusieurs butées ajustables peuvent permettre la mise en œuvre de cette fonction. L'utilisateur peut ainsi bénéficier d'une ou plusieurs positions favorites faciles à obtenir à tout moment. Comme on le voit aux figures 2 à 5, le repose-pied 3 est connecté au montant 2 de façon à pouvoir pivoter entre une position sensiblement parallèlement au sol, telle qu'illustré à la figure 2, prévue pour faciliter les transferts dans ou depuis le fauteuil, et une position de confort, dans laquelle le repose-pied est légèrement incliné vers le montant télescopique 2, tel que montré à la figure 4. Un actionneur radial 6, à commande électrique ou hydraulique ou pneumatique permet de commander cette rotation. La rotation peut par exemple être effectuée automatiquement dès qu'un contact du repose-pied avec le sol a été détecté. Un limiteur de course de pivotement 7 est avantageusement prévu au niveau de la connexion pivotante du plateau 3 de façon à éviter que ce dernier s'incline en s'éloignant du montant 2 au- delà d'un plan sensiblement parallèle au sol. For greater comfort, one or more preferred intermediate heights of the footrest 3 are adjustable or selected for example to allow it to automatically stop at a pre-adjusted position during a repositioning uphill or downhill footrest tray. One or more axial position detectors 8 of the footrest plate or one or more adjustable stops may allow the implementation of this function. The user can thus benefit from one or more favorite positions easily obtainable at any time. As seen in Figures 2 to 5, the footrest 3 is connected to the upright 2 so as to be pivotable between a position substantially parallel to the ground, as shown in Figure 2, provided to facilitate transfers in or from the chair, and a comfort position, in which the footrest is slightly inclined towards the telescopic upright 2, as shown in Figure 4. A radial actuator 6, electrically or hydraulically or pneumatically controls this rotation. The rotation can for example be performed automatically as soon as contact of the footrest with the ground has been detected. A pivoting stroke limiter 7 is advantageously provided at the pivoting connection of the plate 3 so as to prevent the latter from tilting away from the upright 2 beyond a plane substantially parallel to the ground.
Les commandes d'inclinaison et de positionnement vertical du plateau repose-pied sont avantageusement prévues à proximité immédiate des mains de l'utilisateur. Il peut s'agir de boutons poussoir, de levier ou manettes, de joysticks, ou tout autre type d'interface de commande de type connu. The tilting and vertical positioning of the footrest plate are advantageously provided in close proximity to the hands of the user. They may be push buttons, lever or joysticks, joysticks, or any other type of known type of control interface.
Dans une variante, pour éviter que le repose-pied soit au niveau du sol avec une position angulaire non parallèle au sol, un contacteur sollicite l'actionneur radial afin de positionner le repose-pied dans une position sensiblement plane. Le détecteur de fin de course 5 peut servir à cette fonction. Alternatively, to prevent the footrest is at ground level with an angular position not parallel to the ground, a contactor solicits the radial actuator to position the footrest in a substantially flat position. The limit switch 5 can be used for this function.
La figure 6 montre un fauteuil roulant 10 comportant un repose- pied 1 ajustable selon l'invention. Dans cet exemple, le repose-pied est fixé au châssis du fauteuil. Figure 6 shows a wheelchair 10 having an adjustable footrest 1 according to the invention. In this example, the footrest is fixed to the frame of the chair.
L'invention peut aussi être adaptée à des repose-pied non électriques, par exemple à des repose-pied manuels ou avec des vérins à gaz. The invention can also be adapted to non-electric footrests, for example to manual footrests or with gas struts.

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1. Repose-pied (1) pour fauteuil (10) roulant comportant : Footrest (1) for a wheelchair (10) comprising:
-un montant télescopique (2); a telescopic post (2);
-un plateau (3), à l'extrémité inférieure du montant télescopique (2);  a tray (3) at the lower end of the telescopic post (2);
-un actionneur (4) adapté pour permettre l'extension et la rétraction du montant télescopique (2) ; an actuator (4) adapted to allow extension and retraction of the telescopic post (2);
-un détecteur de fin de course (5), couplé à l'actionneur (4) et agencé de façon à détecter un obstacle sous le plateau (3).  an end-of-travel detector (5), coupled to the actuator (4) and arranged to detect an obstacle under the plate (3).
2. Repose-pied selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel le plateau (3) est pivotant de sorte que la portion éloignée du repose-pied puisse s'approcher ou s'éloigner du montant télescopique (2). 2. The footrest of claim 1, wherein the plate (3) is pivotable so that the remote portion of the footrest can approach or move away from the telescopic post (2).
3. Repose-pied selon la revendication 2, comportant par ailleurs un Footrest according to claim 2, further comprising a
actionneur (6) assurant le pivotement motorisé du plateau (3). actuator (6) providing motorized pivoting of the plate (3).
4. Repose-pied selon la revendication 3, agencé de manière à faire pivoter le plateau (3) dans une position sensiblement parallèle au sol dès que le repose- pied est en contact avec le sol. 4. footrest according to claim 3, arranged to rotate the plate (3) in a position substantially parallel to the ground as soon as the footrest is in contact with the ground.
5. Repose-pied selon la revendication 4, comportant un limiteur de course (7) limitant le débattement en pivotement du plateau de façon à ce que celui-ci soit sensiblement parallèle au sol lorsque le plateau est en contact avec le sol. 5. footrest according to claim 4, comprising a stroke limiter (7) limiting the pivotal movement of the plate so that it is substantially parallel to the ground when the plate is in contact with the ground.
6. Repose-pied selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, comportant par ailleurs un détecteur de position (8), agencé pour limiter la course du montant télescopique (2) en mode rétraction. 6. Footrest according to one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a position detector (8) arranged to limit the stroke of the telescopic post (2) in retraction mode.
7. Repose-pied selon la revendication 6, dans lequel le détecteur de position (8) est ajustable. 7. Footrest according to claim 6, wherein the position detector (8) is adjustable.
8. Fauteuil (10) comportant un repose-pied (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7. 8. Armchair (10) comprising a footrest (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7.
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