US Patent:
20020020986, Feb 21, 2002
Inventors:
Greta Rossi - Hopkinton MA, US
Obaida Abdulky - Worcester MA, US
International Classification:
B62H001/00
B62J001/00
Abstract:
A bracket for attaching a wheelchair footrest or leg rest to the front side of a wheelchair frame, wherein the wheelchair frame front side carries a pair of vertically-spaced attachment pins, the invention comprising a support post; a single bracket assembly, coupled to the support post, for mechanically coupling the support post to the wheelchair frame's front side, and defining a first opening for accepting one attachment pin; and an annular member fitted around the support post, and vertically adjustable with respect to the support post, defining a second opening for accepting the other attachment pin, to allow the bracket to be used with wheelchairs having attachment pins with different vertical spacing and different diameters.