GB2233289A - Wheelchair for use in public service vehicle - Google Patents

Wheelchair for use in public service vehicle Download PDF

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GB2233289A
GB2233289A GB8914877A GB8914877A GB2233289A GB 2233289 A GB2233289 A GB 2233289A GB 8914877 A GB8914877 A GB 8914877A GB 8914877 A GB8914877 A GB 8914877A GB 2233289 A GB2233289 A GB 2233289A
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Michael Andrew Jones
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LONDON TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY NE
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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
    • 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
    • A61G3/0808—Accommodating or securing wheelchairs

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Abstract

A wheelchair is constructed to withstand the forces expected to arise from a collision when the wheelchair is in use in the vehicle. The framework 1 is provided with marks which identify the appropriate securing points at which the wheelchair can be attached to the floor of a vehicle, by means of straps or clamps. The wheelchair incorporates, or has the provision for the addition of, an occupant restraint 3 securely attached to the framework. <IMAGE>

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IMPACT RESISTANT WHEELCHAIR This invention relates to a wheelchair which when in use as a Public Service Vehicle seat can withstand the forces expected to arise from a collision.
Wheelchairs are well known mobility aids which comprise of a wheeled framework upon which a seat is mounted. Where access to public service vehicles is possible and transfer to an existing vehicle seat is restricted, the wheelchair occupant frequently remains seated in their wheelchair. Securing systems, which can withstand the forces produced by a vehicle collision, are available to allow the wheelchair to be fastened to the vehicle floor.
Wheelchairs are not, however, purpose-built to withstand the forces produced by a vehicular collision thus are prone to deform or collapse. Appropriate securing points are not identified on the frames of wheelchairs and the clamping systems provided in many public service vehicles are thus frequently incorrectly attached.
According to the present invention there is provided a wheelchair which when in use as a Public Service Vehicle seat is constructed to withstand the forces expected to arise from a collision, comprising of a wheeled framework and a seat.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing which shows in front and side elevations, the wheelchair with an occupant restraint in position on the framework.
Referring to the drawing the wheelchair comprises of a wheeled framework 1, a seat 2 and incorporating or with provision for the addition of an integral occupant restraint 3, the construction of the invention which when in use as a Public Service Vehicle seat can withstand the forces expected to arise from a collision.
The wheeled framework 1 being marked in such a way as to identify the appropriate securing points at which the wheelchair can be attached to the floor of a vehicle, by means of straps or clamps (not shown).
An occupant restraint 3 being securely attached to the framework 1 by, for example a bolt or similar means (not shown) is incorporated or appropriate securing points for its addition are provided.

Claims (4)

1 A wheelchair which when in use as a Public Service Vehicle seat is constructed to withstand the forces expected to arise from a collision, comprising of a wheeled framework and a seat.
2 A wheelchair as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the framework is provided with marks which identify the appropriate securing points at which the wheelchair can be attached to the floor of a vehicle, by means of straps or clamps.
3 A wheelchair as claimed in Claim 2 wherein incorporating, or with the provision for the addition of, an occupant restraint to be securely attached to the framework.
4 A wheelchair substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawing.
GB8914877A 1989-06-29 1989-06-29 Wheelchair for use in public service vehicle Withdrawn GB2233289A (en)

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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19730960A1 (en) * 1997-07-18 1999-01-21 Volkswagen Ag Retainer system for wheel-chair occupant in vehicle
ES2246147A1 (en) * 2004-06-25 2006-02-01 Universidad Politecnica De Madrid Wheelchair for transporting people within vehicle, has anchorages points provided for lap belt and head rests that provide retention of occupant during collision, and seat and endorsement installed on structure of wheelchair

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1567751A (en) * 1975-09-16 1980-05-21 Gkn Sankey Ltd Securing wheelchairs in vehicles
US4265478A (en) * 1979-05-09 1981-05-05 Korsgaard Carl E Safety locking mechanism for wheelchairs
EP0038073A1 (en) * 1980-04-15 1981-10-21 Hans Linderoth Safety device for the transport of a person sitting in a wheelchair
US4457551A (en) * 1981-12-14 1984-07-03 Target Industries, Inc. Vehicle speed-lock wheelchair restraint system

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1567751A (en) * 1975-09-16 1980-05-21 Gkn Sankey Ltd Securing wheelchairs in vehicles
US4265478A (en) * 1979-05-09 1981-05-05 Korsgaard Carl E Safety locking mechanism for wheelchairs
EP0038073A1 (en) * 1980-04-15 1981-10-21 Hans Linderoth Safety device for the transport of a person sitting in a wheelchair
US4457551A (en) * 1981-12-14 1984-07-03 Target Industries, Inc. Vehicle speed-lock wheelchair restraint system

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19730960A1 (en) * 1997-07-18 1999-01-21 Volkswagen Ag Retainer system for wheel-chair occupant in vehicle
DE19730960C2 (en) * 1997-07-18 2003-04-17 Volkswagen Ag Restraint system for a wheelchair carried in a motor vehicle
ES2246147A1 (en) * 2004-06-25 2006-02-01 Universidad Politecnica De Madrid Wheelchair for transporting people within vehicle, has anchorages points provided for lap belt and head rests that provide retention of occupant during collision, and seat and endorsement installed on structure of wheelchair

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