Patent ID: 6264225
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
An adjustable side frame for a wheelchair, said side frame comprising:a seat tube having a front end and a rear end;a front frame tube having an upper portion and a lower end;a lower side frame having a lower frame tube and a rear frame tube;a first connection connecting said rear end of said seat tube to said rear frame tube, said first connection being axially displaceable relative to said rear frame tube;a second connection at said front end of said seat tube, said second connection being pivotally displaceable, said upper portion of said front frame tube being connected to said front end of said seat tube by said second connection;a third connection, said lower end of said front frame tube being connected to a front end of said lower frame tube by said third connection; anda telescopic assembly supported between said seat tube and said lower frame tube, said telescopic assembly being expandable and contractible between said seat tube and said lower frame tube as said seat tube is displaced relative to said lower frame tube.