Patent ID: 6149170
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A61H,B62K,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for assisting the physically challenged, comprising:a rear wheel;a plurality of front wheels;a frame supported by the front and rear wheels, the frame comprising a generally longitudinal member supported by the rear wheel and connecting to a generally transverse member supported by the front wheels, wherein the longitudinal member includes an upper, horizontal section and a lower, horizontal section between the rear wheel and the transverse member, and the lower section is in close proximity to ground level to facilitate mounting the apparatus;a seat attached to said frame for supporting a user in a substantially partially seated standing position;a spring interconnect fitting having a first portion connected to the generally longitudinal member and a second portion connected to the generally transverse member, the spring interconnect fitting facilitating assembly and disassembly of the frame; anda steering mechanism for enabling coordinated movement of the front wheels to control the direction of the apparatus.