Patent ID: 6154690
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A multi-feature automated wheelchair comprising:a wheelchair having a frame, front and rear wheels, a motor means and control assembly for activating and controlling wheel rotation, the control assembly includes a lever controller for controlling the speed and direction of motion of the wheelchair;at least one activation means for activating a seat rest, back, head, at least one leg and at least one arm rest as independent moveable elements on the wheelchair;a suspension system for dampening shock induced vibrations throughout the wheelchair, said suspension system including at least one spring element interconnected to the seat rest, and at least one spring damper connected between the frame and one of the rear wheels; andat least one control means for transmitting emergency data and activating an alarm, the at least one control means is electrically connected to at least one alarm indicator and a computer means for storing and activating user specific data, the at least one alarm indicator is electrically configured to and controlled by a single switch and a clock means;the computer means comprising the clock means, an input means, a processor, a memory storage facility having data capacity for storing user specific and operational data for the wheelchair, a power source, and a means for transmitting telemetry data to a remote location;the at least one activation means changes a relative position of at least one of said seat, back and leg rests according to at least three predetermined positions, and wherein at least one of said positions includes a position where each of said seat, back and leg rest is disposed substantially parallel and in co-planar and adjacent arrangement, the wheelchair further comprising at least one braking means for selectively preventing wheel rotation.