EP3054910B1 - Rollstuhlhaltesystem für ein fahrzeug - Google Patents

Rollstuhlhaltesystem für ein fahrzeug Download PDF

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EP3054910B1
EP3054910B1 EP14802101.7A EP14802101A EP3054910B1 EP 3054910 B1 EP3054910 B1 EP 3054910B1 EP 14802101 A EP14802101 A EP 14802101A EP 3054910 B1 EP3054910 B1 EP 3054910B1
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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
    • A61G3/00—Ambulance aspects of vehicles; Vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
    • A61G3/08—Accommodating or securing wheelchairs or stretchers
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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
    • A61G3/00—Ambulance aspects of vehicles; Vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
    • A61G3/02—Loading or unloading personal conveyances; Facilitating access of patients or disabled persons to, or exit from, vehicles
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  • the present invention relates to a wheelchair restraining system for a vehicle, and to a vehicle comprising a wheelchair restraining system.
  • the straps are sufficient to restrain the wheelchair during normal use, it has been found that they do not adequately secure the wheelchair in the event of a crash situation occurring. In particular, it has been found that there is a tendency for the wheelchair to lift off the vehicle floor in the event of sudden deceleration, which can lead to a violent 'whiplash' effect occurring, whereby the wheelchair jerks forward and then violently slams back on to the floor when the vehicle comes to rest.
  • the wheelchair may be provided with straps which secure the occupant to the chair, there is no dedicated restraint extending between the vehicle and the occupant. As a result, the occupant can experience violent movement independently of the wheelchair. One or both of these scenarios can result in serious injury to the wheelchair occupant.
  • the loading on the wheelchair can be sufficiently high that a frame of the wheelchair fractures.
  • This can result in injury to the occupant in two ways. Firstly, fracture of the wheelchair frame can lead to the occupant being inadequately supported. Typically the occupant will suffer from some form of physical disability, and unexpected fracture of the wheelchair frame can lead to injury, as the occupant may not be able to support their own weight.
  • the wheelchair frame may fracture in such a way that the occupant is exposed to sharp edges or surfaces. Bearing in mind the large forces which the occupant and wheelchair may be exposed to, the potential for serious trauma exists.
  • Japanese Patent Publication No. JP-20081448802 discloses protection apparatus for a wheelchair user.
  • the apparatus comprises a carry-table for the wheelchair, which forms part of a vehicle floor, and which can slide out from a rear of the vehicle.
  • a protective device is placed on the carry-table.
  • the carry-table is capable of automatically carrying the wheelchair into the vehicle.
  • the safety frame comprises vertical bars which are secured to a base on the carry-table.
  • the safety frame forms a door which can be opened. Headgear and upper body holding sections are connected to the safety frame, and serve for protecting the user against external shock.
  • a wheelchair restraining system for a vehicle comprising:
  • a wheelchair restraining system for a vehicle in which the load of a wheelchair and an occupant of the wheelchair is transferred through such a gate and first and second anchoring members to the vehicle offers significant advantages over prior systems of the type described above.
  • the wheelchair is much more securely restrained than in prior systems.
  • movement of the wheelchair is restricted to a much greater degree. This reduces the risk of whiplash injury to the occupant, plus damage to the wheelchair and possible resultant trauma.
  • the occupant is also much more securely restrained than in prior systems, directly to the gate, by means of the secondary restraint. This further reduces the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash situation.
  • the first and second anchoring members may be adapted to be located spaced apart in the vehicle to define a gateway for a wheelchair therebetween.
  • the gate In the closed position, the gate may bridge across the first and second anchoring members to close the gateway.
  • the gate may be pivotally coupled to one of the first and second anchoring members.
  • the gate may be releasably securable to one of the first and second anchoring members.
  • the gate may be pivotally coupled to one of the first and second anchoring members, and releasably securable to the other one of the first and second anchoring members.
  • In the open position of the gate access into the vehicle by a wheelchair may be permitted, and in the closed position, access into the vehicle by the wheelchair may be prevented.
  • the anchoring members may be posts, columns or the like.
  • the anchoring members may be adapted to be mounted on a floor of the vehicle, such as via a flange or coupling plate.
  • the anchoring members may be a bracket, coupling or mounting.
  • the anchoring members may be adapted to be secured to the vehicle in such a way that the anchoring members can be moved relative to the vehicle. In this way, a position of the anchoring members (and so the gate) within the vehicle may be adjustable.
  • the anchoring members may be mountable for sliding movement relative to the vehicle.
  • the system may comprise a first track member which can be secured against movement relative to the vehicle, the first track member arranged to receive the first anchoring member for securing the anchoring member to the vehicle, the anchoring member being movable relative to the track member to adjust a position of the anchoring member relative to the vehicle.
  • the system may comprise a second track member which can be secured against movement relative to the vehicle, the second track member arranged to receive the second anchoring member for securing the anchoring member to the vehicle, the anchoring member being movable relative to the track member to adjust a position of the anchoring member relative to the vehicle.
  • the first and second track members may be elongate and may define a recess, channel or the like extending along a length thereof, the recess receiving a part of the respective anchoring member in such a way that the anchoring member is translatable along the track member within the recess but prevented from being released from the track member.
  • the anchoring members may be adapted to be mounted on a sidewall, roof, side frame and/or roof frame component of the vehicle.
  • the system may comprise bracing members for the first and second anchoring members.
  • a first bracing member may extend from the first anchoring member, and may be securable to the vehicle, to brace the first anchoring member.
  • a second bracing member may extend from the second anchoring member, and may be securable to the vehicle, to brace the second anchoring member.
  • the first and second bracing members may be securable to a floor of the vehicle.
  • the first and second bracing members may be securable to a sidewall, roof, side frame and/or roof frame component of the vehicle.
  • Different bracing members may be securable to different locations, for example, one may be securable to a floor of the vehicle and one may be securable to a sidewall, roof, side frame and/or roof frame component of the vehicle.
  • the bracing members may be adapted to be secured to the vehicle in such a way that the bracing members can be moved relative to the vehicle.
  • the bracing members may be mountable for sliding movement relative to the vehicle.
  • the system may comprise a first track member which can be secured against movement relative to the vehicle, the first track member arranged to receive the first bracing member for securing the bracing member to the vehicle, the bracing member being movable relative to the track member to adjust a position of the bracing member relative to the vehicle.
  • the system may comprise a second track member which can be secured against movement relative to the vehicle, the second track member arranged to receive the second bracing member for securing the bracing member to the vehicle, the bracing member being movable relative to the track member to adjust a position of the bracing member relative to the vehicle.
  • the first and second track members may be elongate and may define a recess, channel or the like extending along a length thereof, the recess receiving a part of the respective bracing member in a such a way that the bracing member is translatable along the track member within the recess but prevented from being released from the track member.
  • the first anchoring member and first bracing member may be mounted to a common first track member, or to separate first anchoring and first bracing track members.
  • the second anchoring member and second bracing member may be mounted to a common second track member, or to separate second anchoring and second bracing track members.
  • the track members may define a plurality of detent positions for the respective anchoring and, where applicable, bracing members.
  • the primary restraint may be or may comprise at least one belt or strap.
  • the primary restraint may be provided on or mounted to the gate.
  • the primary restraint may be provided on or mounted to one or both of the anchoring members. At least part of the primary restraint may be provided on or mounted to the gate, and another part or parts may be provided on or mounted to one or both of the anchoring members.
  • Providing or mounting the primary restraint on the gate and/or anchoring member(s) may provide the advantage that the load of a wheelchair and occupant is transferred to the gate and thus to the anchoring members, and/or directly to the anchoring members themselves.
  • the secondary restraint may be or may comprise at least one belt or strap.
  • the secondary restraint may be provided on or mounted to the gate.
  • the secondary restraint may be provided on or mounted to or mounted to one or both of the anchoring members. At least part of the secondary restraint may be provided on the gate, and another part or parts may be provided on or mounted to one or both of the anchoring members.
  • the secondary restraint may be a three-point belt or strap, having three points of securement.
  • the three points of securement may all be on the gate.
  • the three points of securement may all be on the anchoring members. At least one point of securement may be on the gate, and at least one on an anchoring member or members.
  • Providing or mounting the secondary restraint on the gate and/or anchoring member(s) may provide the advantage that the load of an occupant is transferred to the gate and thus the anchoring members, or directly to the anchoring members themselves.
  • the secondary restraint may be adapted to be provided or mounted on the vehicle, sidewall, roof, side frame and/or roof frame component of the vehicle.
  • the system may further comprise a back support for supporting a back of an occupant of the wheelchair.
  • the system may further comprise a head support for supporting a head of an occupant of the wheelchair.
  • the back and/or head supports may be mounted on the gate.
  • a vehicle comprising a wheelchair restraining system according to the first aspect of the invention, in which the first and second anchoring members are secured to the vehicle.
  • the vehicle may comprise a lowered floor, or a lowered floor portion, which provides access for a wheelchair into the vehicle, such as via an inclined ramp.
  • the first and second anchoring members may be provided on opposite sides of the lowered floor or lowered floor portion of the vehicle, and may define the gateway therebetween. The gateway may therefore open onto the lowered floor or lowered floor portion of the vehicle. Mounting the anchoring members on the sides of the lowered floor or lowered floor portion avoids restricting access of the wheelchair into the vehicle along the lowered floor or lowered floor portion.
  • the first and second bracing members may be secured to the vehicle at locations which are spaced from locations at which the anchoring members are secured to the vehicle.
  • the bracing members may extend from the anchoring members in a generally forward direction, relative to the vehicle.
  • the bracing members may extend from the anchoring members in a generally rearward direction, relative to the vehicle.
  • Fig. 1 there is shown a perspective view of a vehicle, indicated generally by reference numeral 10, of a type which has been modified to provide access for a wheelchair.
  • vehicle 10 has been modified to include a specially lowered floor portion 12, and includes a hinged ramp 14 which can be folded-up and stored in the vehicle 10 when not required.
  • the ramp can be powered or may be manually deployable.
  • a wheelchair can pass along the ramp 14 and onto the lowered floor 12, and so enter and exit the vehicle 10.
  • FIGs. 2 and 3 there are shown front and rear perspective views, respectively, of a wheelchair restraining system according to the present invention installed in the vehicle 10 of Fig. 1 , the system indicated generally by reference numeral 16.
  • the vehicle 10 is shown cut-away in the drawings, for ease of illustration.
  • the wheelchair restraining system 16 generally comprises a first anchoring member in the form of a first support post 18 secured to the vehicle 10.
  • a second anchoring member in the form of a second support post 20 is similarly secured to the vehicle.
  • the system 16 also comprises a gate 22, which can be moved between open and closed positions, to permit access of a wheelchair into the vehicle 10.
  • the gate 22 is shown in Figs. 2 and 3 in the closed position, where it extends between and is secured to the first and second anchoring posts 18 and 20.
  • the gate 22 is pivotally mounted on the first support post 18, so that it can rotate about the post 18 between the closed position, and the open position, where the gate extends through a rear opening 24 of the vehicle 10, which is normally closed by a rear door 26.
  • the system 16 also comprises a primary restraint, by which a wheelchair can be secured to the gate 22, the primary restraint indicated generally by reference numeral 28.
  • a secondary restraint is also provided, which serves for securing an occupant of the wheelchair to the gate 22, the secondary restraint indicated generally by reference numeral 30.
  • Fig. 4 shows the system 16 in use, with a wheelchair 32 positioned in the vehicle 10 and secured to the gate 22 via the primary restraint 28.
  • An occupant 34 is shown sitting in the wheelchair 32.
  • the load of the wheelchair 32 and the occupant 34 is transferred through the gate 22, and the first and second anchoring posts 18 and 20, to the vehicle 10.
  • the wheelchair 32 is much more securely restrained than in the prior systems of the type described above.
  • the occupant 34 is directly restrained, by means of the secondary restraint 30.
  • the primary and secondary restraints 28 and 30 thus greatly reduce the risk of damage to the wheelchair 32, and consequent injury to the occupant 34.
  • the risk of a whiplash injury in particular is greatly reduced.
  • the first and second anchoring posts 18 and 20 are each directly mounted to a floor 36 of the vehicle 10, on opposite sides of the lowered floor portion 12.
  • a gateway 38 is defined between the anchoring posts 18 and 20, which provides access for the wheelchair 32 into the vehicle 10, and indeed exit of the wheelchair from the vehicle.
  • the anchoring posts 18 and 20 each include suitable mounting flanges or plates, indicated respectively by the reference numerals 40 and 41.
  • the anchoring posts 18 and 20 can be bolted screwed or riveted to the vehicle floor 36 through the flanges 40 and 41, or the flanges may be welded directly to the vehicle floor.
  • the gate 22 is pivotally mounted on the first anchoring post 18 by means of mountings 42, which permit pivoting movement of the gate 22 about the post 18.
  • a releasable latch 44 ( Fig. 3 ) is provided on the second anchoring post 20, which receives and engages a cross-bar 46 of the gate 22, to releasably secure the gate to the second anchoring post.
  • the latch 44 will include a releasable latch element 45, which is biased to a latching position ( Fig. 3 ) by a torsion spring 47.
  • the latch element 45 is deflected by the cross-bar 46 when it is moved to the closed position, so that the gate 22 can be brought into engagement with the latch, but restricts movement of the cross-bar 46 away from the anchoring post 20, to hold the gate 22 in the closed position of Figs. 2 and 3 .
  • the gate 22 can be returned to the open position by releasing the latch element 45, by moving it against the biasing force of the spring 47.
  • the system 16 also comprises bracing members for each of the first and second anchoring posts 18 and 20.
  • a first bracing member 48 extends from the first support post 18 transverse to a main axis of the post, and is secured to the vehicle floor 36 via a flange 50, in a similar fashion to the anchoring post 18.
  • the bracing member 48 will be welded to the anchoring post 18, but other coupling methods may be employed.
  • a second bracing member 52 is similarly secured to the vehicle floor 36 via a flange 54 and to the second anchoring post 20.
  • the bracing members 48 and 52 provide support for the anchoring posts 18 and 20 under the load of the wheelchair 32 and occupant 34, particularly in the event of a crash situation occurring.
  • the bracing members 48 and 52 each extend from the anchoring posts 18 and 20 in a generally forward direction, relative to the vehicle 10. However, it will be understood that the bracing members 48 and 52 may, if desired, extend from the anchoring posts 18 and 20 in a generally rearward direction. The direction which is selected may depend upon factors including the shape/dimensions of the vehicle 10, the way in which access to the interior of the vehicle is achieved, and the position that the wheelchair 32 is to occupy within the vehicle.
  • the primary restraint 28 comprises two separate housings 56 and 58, which are mounted on the gate 22, in particular to a second cross-bar 60 of the gate.
  • An extendable belt 62 carrying a latch plate 64 extends from the housing 58, and is associated with an auto-retract mechanism (not shown) contained within the housing 58, of a type employed in conventional seatbelts.
  • the belt 62 can pass around a component of a frame 66 of the wheelchair 32, to secure the wheelchair to the gate 22.
  • the latch plate 64 engages with a buckle (not shown) provided on or in the other housing 56 on the gate.
  • the belt 62 effectively operates in a similar fashion to a conventional vehicle lap-type belt, although other configurations are within the scope of the invention.
  • a belt may be provided with an adjustment device which allows for slack in the belt to be taken-up following connection of a latch plate to a buckle on or in the housing 56.
  • the secondary restraint 30 takes the form of a conventional three-point vehicle safety belt, and includes a latch plate 67 which is slideable on a belt 68, to separate the belt into respective shoulder and lap-belt portions 70 and 72 ( Fig. 4 ).
  • the latch plate 67 engages a separate buckle provided on or in the housing 56, in a similar fashion to the latch plate 64 of the primary restraint 28.
  • the belt 68 extends from a back support 74 for the occupant 34, which is mounted on the gate 22, and through the latch plate 67 to the housing 58. Accordingly, when the latch plate 67 is secured to the buckle on or in the housing 56, the three points of securement for the belt 68 are the back support 74, and the housings 56 and 58.
  • the three-point belt 68 supports the occupant 34 independently of the primary restraint 28 for the wheelchair 32, and helps to avoid whiplash injury to the occupant 34 in the event of a crash.
  • a head support 76 on the gate 22 provides further support for the
  • Positioning of the wheelchair 32 within the vehicle 10, and securement of the wheelchair and occupant 34, is generally achieved as follows.
  • the vehicle rear door 26 is opened and the ramp 14 deployed.
  • the gate 22 is moved from the closed position, shown in Figs. 2 and 3 , to its open position, by releasing the latch 44 and pivoting the gate 22 on its mounting 42 about the first anchoring post 18. This opens up the gateway 38, and the wheelchair 32 carrying the occupant 34 can then travel along the ramp 14 onto the lowered floor portion 12 of the vehicle 10.
  • the wheelchair 32 will be positioned forwardly of the anchoring posts 18 and 20, so as not to impede the gate 22 during closure.
  • the gate 22 is then pivoted back on its mountings 48 about the first anchoring post 18, whereupon the gate crossbar 46 engages the latch 44, securing the gate to the second anchoring post 20.
  • the wheelchair 32 can then be moved backwardly, to bring the occupant 34 into contact with the back support and head supports 74, 76.
  • the belt 62 of the primary restraint 28 is then deployed from the housing 58, typically by grasping the latch plate 64 and pulling the belt so that it extends out from the housing 58 against the retracting force of the auto-retract mechanism.
  • the belt 62 passes around a component of the frame 66, and the latch plate 64 is then secured to the buckle in the housing 56.
  • the wheelchair 32 is then securely fixed to the gate 22.
  • the belt 68 of the secondary restraint 38 is then deployed in a conventional fashion, the latch plate 67 being coupled to the buckle in the housing 56, to secure the occupant 34 to the gate 22. When it is desired to exit the vehicle 10, these steps are repeated in reverse.
  • FIG. 5 there is shown a view of the system 16 which is similar to Fig. 2 , but which illustrates optional further features of the system.
  • the anchoring posts 18 and 20 of the system 16 can be secured to the vehicle 10 in such a way that they can be moved relative to the vehicle. In this way, a position of the anchoring posts 18 and 20 (and so the gate 22 and hence the wheelchair) within the vehicle 10 can be adjusted.
  • the anchoring posts 18 and 20 are each mounted for sliding movement relative to the vehicle 10.
  • the system 16 comprises a first elongate track member 78 which is secured against movement relative to the vehicle, typically by being welded, bolted or screwed to the floor 36.
  • the first track member 78 is arranged to receive the first anchoring post 18 for securing the post to the vehicle 10, the anchoring post 18 being movable relative to the track member 78 to adjust a position of the post relative to the vehicle 10.
  • the system 16 also comprises a second elongate track member 80 which is similarly secured against movement relative to the vehicle 10, and which is arranged to receive the second anchoring post 20 for securing the post to the vehicle 10. Again, the anchoring post 20 is movable relative to the track member 80 to adjust a position of the post relative to the vehicle 10.
  • the first and second track members 78 and 80 each define a respective recess, channel or the like 82, 84 which extends along a length of the track member.
  • the channels 82 and 84 each receive a part of the respective anchoring post 18, 20 in such a way that the anchoring posts are translatable along the track members 78, 80 within the channels but prevented from being released from the track members.
  • the anchoring posts 18 and 20 will each carry a locking element (not shown) which is shaped to engage within the respective channel 82, 84 to permit such translation whilst locking the posts to the track members,
  • the flanges 40, 41 on the anchoring posts 18, 20 may slide over upper surfaces of the track members 78, 80 or may be dispensed with.
  • the bracing members 48 and 52 are similarly mounted for sliding movement relative to the vehicle 10, via the track members 78 and 80. In this way, the entire system 16 can effectively slide forwards and backwards within the vehicle 10, to adjust a position of the gate 22, and so a location for the wheelchair.
  • the bracing members 48, 52 will each carry a locking element (not shown) which is shaped to engage within the respective channel 82, 84 to permit such translation whilst locking the bracing members to the track members.
  • the flanges 50 on the bracing members 48, 50 may slide over upper surfaces of the track members 78, 80 or may be dispensed with.
  • the track members 78 and 80 provide a plurality of defined detent positions for the respective anchoring posts 18, 20 and bracing members 48, 52. For example, a ratchet type engagement may be provided.
  • the system 16 may be lockable in a particular detent position, via a suitable locking arrangement.
  • the primary and/or secondary restraints may be secured to the anchoring members, or may be secured to the vehicle, such as sidewalls or frame members of the vehicle.
  • the anchoring members may each be a bracket, coupling or mounting.
  • the anchoring members may be adapted to be mounted on a sidewall, roof, side frame and/or roof frame component of the vehicle.
  • the first and second bracing members may be securable to a sidewall, roof, side frame and/or roof frame component of the vehicle.
  • Different bracing members may be securable to different locations, for example, one may be securable to a floor of the vehicle and one may be securable to a sidewall, roof, side frame and/or roof frame component of the vehicle.
  • the primary restraint may be provided on or mounted to one or both of the anchoring members. At least part of the primary restraint may be provided on or mounted to the gate, and another part or parts may be provided on or mounted to one or both of the anchoring members.
  • the secondary restraint may be provided on or mounted to or mounted to one or both of the anchoring members. At least part of the secondary restraint may be provided on the gate, and another part or parts may be provided on or mounted to one or both of the anchoring members.
  • first anchoring member and first bracing member may be mounted to separate first anchoring and first bracing track members.
  • the second anchoring member and second bracing member may be mounted to separate second anchoring and second bracing track members.

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  1. Rollstuhlhaltesystem (16) für ein Fahrzeug, wobei das System umfasst:
    ein erstes Verankerungselement (18), welches an dem Fahrzeug (10) befestigt werden kann;
    ein zweites Verankerungselement (20), welches an dem Fahrzeug befestigt werden kann;
    ein Tor (22), welches zwischen offenen und geschlossenen Positionen bewegt werden kann, um den Zugang eines Rollstuhls (32) in das Fahrzeug zu erlauben, wobei das Tor, in der geschlossenen Position, sich zwischen den ersten und zweiten Verankerungselementen erstreckt und an den ersten und zweiten Verankerungselementen befestigt ist;
    ein erstes Rückhaltesystem (28), durch welches der Rollstuhl an dem Tor befestigt werden kann; und
    ein zweites Rückhaltesystem (30), durch welches ein Insasse (34) des Rollstuhls an dem Tor befestigt werden kann;
    sodass bei Gebrauch die Last des Rollstuhls und des Insassen des Rollstuhls über das Tor und die ersten und zweiten Verankerungselemente auf das Fahrzeug übertragen wird.
  2. System nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die ersten und zweiten Verankerungselemente geeignet sind, um voneinander beabstandet in dem Fahrzeug angeordnet zu sein, um dazwischen einen Zugang (38) für den Rollstuhl abzugrenzen, wobei wahlweise, in der geschlossenen Position, das Tor die ersten und zweiten Verankerungselemente überbrückt, um den Zugang zu verschließen.
  3. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Tor drehbar an einem von erstem Verankerungselement und zweitem Verankerungselement gekoppelt ist, und lösbar an dem anderen von erstem Verankerungselement und zweitem Verankerungselement befestigbar ist.
  4. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Verankerungselemente geeignet sind, derart an das Fahrzeug befestigt zu werden, dass die Verankerungselemente relativ zu dem Fahrzeug bewegt werden können, insbesondere bei dem die Verankerungselemente für eine gleitende Bewegung relativ zu dem Fahrzeug montierbar sind.
  5. System nach Anspruch 4, bei dem das System umfasst:
    ein erstes Schienenelement (78), welches gegen Bewegung relativ zu dem Fahrzeug gesichert werden kann, wobei das erste Schienenelement angeordnet ist, um das erste Verankerungselement zur Befestigung des Verankerungselementes an dem Fahrzeug aufzunehmen, wobei das Verankerungselement relativ zu dem Schienenelement bewegbar ist, um eine Position des Verankerungselementes relativ zu dem Fahrzeug einzustellen; und
    ein zweites Schienenelement (80), welches gegen Bewegung relativ zu dem Fahrzeug gesichert werden kann, wobei das zweite Schienenelement angeordnet ist, um das zweite Verankerungselement zur Befestigung des Verankerungselementes an dem Fahrzeug aufzunehmen, wobei das Verankerungselement relativ zu dem Schienenelement bewegbar ist, um eine Position des Verankerungselementes relativ zu dem Fahrzeug einzustellen.
  6. System nach Anspruch 5, bei dem die ersten und zweiten Schienenelemente längserstreckt sind und einen entlang einer Länge derselben erstreckenden Kanal (82, 84) bilden, wobei der Kanal einen Teil des jeweiligen Verankerungselementes in der Weise aufnimmt, dass das Verankerungselement entlang des Schienenelementes innerhalb der Vertiefung verschiebbar ist, jedoch daran gehindert ist, von dem Schienenelement losgelöst zu werden.
  7. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, umfassend Stützelemente (48, 52) für die ersten und zweiten Verankerungselemente, bei dem: ein erstes Strebenelement (48) von dem ersten Verankerungselement vorragt und an dem Fahrzeug befestigbar ist, um das erste Verankerungselement abzustützen; und ein zweites Strebenelement (52) von dem zweiten Verankerungselement vorragt und an dem Fahrzeug befestigbar ist, um das zweite Verankerungselement abzustützen.
  8. System nach Anspruch 7, bei dem:
    die ersten und zweiten Strebenelemente an einem Boden (12) des Fahrzeugs befestigbar sind; oder die Strebenelemente geeignet sind, um derart an dem Fahrzeug befestigt zu werden, dass die Strebenelemente relativ zu dem Fahrzeug bewegt werden können, insbesondere bei dem die Strebenelemente für eine gleitende Bewegung relativ zu dem Fahrzeug montierbar sind.
  9. System nach Anspruch 8, bei dem das System umfasst:
    ein erstes Schienenelement (78), welches gegen Bewegung relativ zu dem Fahrzeug gesichert werden kann wobei das erste Schienenelement angeordnet ist, um das erste Strebenelement zur Befestigung des Strebenelementes an dem Fahrzeug aufzunehmen, wobei das Strebenelement relativ zu dem Schienenelement bewegbar ist, um eine Position des Strebenelementes relativ zu dem Fahrzeug einzustellen; und
    ein zweites Schienenelement (80), welches gegen Bewegung relativ zu dem Fahrzeug gesichert werden kann, wobei das zweite Schienenelement angeordnet ist, um das zweite Strebenelement zur Befestigung des Strebenelementes an dem Fahrzeug aufzunehmen, wobei das Strebenelement relativ zu dem Schienenelement bewegbar ist, um eine Position des Strebenelementes relativ zu dem Fahrzeug einzustellen.
  10. System nach Anspruch 9, bei dem die ersten und zweiten Schienenelemente längserstreckt sind und einen entlang einer Länge derselben erstreckenden Kanal (82, 84) bilden, wobei der Kanal einen Teil des jeweiligen Strebenelementes in der Weise aufnimmt, dass das Strebenelement entlang des Schienenelementes innerhalb der Vertiefung verschiebbar ist, jedoch daran gehindert ist, von dem Schienenelement losgelöst zu werden.
  11. System nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 10, bei dem die Schienenelemente eine Vielzahl an Rastpositionen bilden, und bei dem das System in einer ausgewählten Rastposition verriegelbar ist.
  12. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem:
    das erste Rückhaltesystem an dem Tor vorgesehen ist; oder
    zumindest ein Teil des ersten Rückhaltesystems an dem Tor vorgesehen ist, und andere Teile an den Verankerungselementen vorgesehen sind.
  13. System nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem:
    das zweite Rückhaltesystem an dem Tor vorgesehen ist; oder
    zumindest ein Teil des zweiten Rückhaltesystems an dem Tor vorgesehen ist, und andere Teile an den Verankerungselementen vorgesehen sind.
  14. System nach Anspruch 13, bei dem das zweite Rückhaltesystem ein Dreipunktgurt (68) mit drei Punkten (74, 56, 58) zur Sicherung ist.
  15. Fahrzeug (10), umfassend ein Rollstuhlhaltesystem (16) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, bei dem:
    das erste Verankerungselement (18) an dem Fahrzeug befestigt ist; und
    das zweite Verankerungselement (20) an dem Fahrzeug befestigt ist.
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