Inventors:
Pascal Malassigne - Milwaukee WI
Audrey L. Nelson - Tampa FL
Robert P. Jensen - Milwaukee WI
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs - Washington DC
International Classification:
B62M 114
US Classification:
2802501, 2803041, 29742326, 297DIG 4
Abstract:
The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.