Patent ID: 7963730
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. In combination, (a) a vehicle having a sidewall and an area for receiving a wheelchair adjacent said sidewall, and (b) a wheelchair tie-down for securing a wheelchair in said area to said vehicle, wherein said wheelchair tie-down is permanently attached to said vehicle and comprises: (i) a first securing element configured to secure a first portion of said wheelchair adjacent said sidewall to said vehicle by applying a tensional force to said first portion, and (ii) a movable securing element carrying an adjustable strap, said adjustable strap having one portion connected to said movable securing element and a second portion configured to engage a second portion of said wheelchair in said area and apply a tensional force to said second portion, said movable securing element being movable with respect to said vehicle between an operating position wherein said movable securing element extends into said area to a position further from said sidewall than said first securing element to allow said adjustable strap to engage said second portion of said wheelchair and cooperate with said first securing element to secure said wheelchair to said vehicle, and a storage position wherein said movable securing element is closer to said sidewall.