Patent ID: 8991926
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A61G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A backrest for a wheelchair, comprising: an adjustable cushion support, for supporting a backrest cushion, said cushion support defining substantially a first plane P a backrest frame, for holding said cushion support, said backrest frame having two substantially parallel first side posts defining substantially a second plane P attachment members, for attaching said cushion support to said backrest frame; said cushion support comprising two side bars and a plurality of transversally extending and vertically spaced apart flexible straps each interconnecting said two side bars, each being adjustable in length; said cushion support comprising at least two connecting plates, each plate being integral with one of said side bars and being provided with at least two parallel adjustment slots, said slots defining an angle α, with said first plane P said attachment members being slidably mounted on said slots, enabling depth, width and angular adjustment of said cushion support on said brackrest frame; and wherein the angle lies between 30° and 60°.