Patent ID: 6769705
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: A61G,Y10S

Abstract:
A wheelchair for a person comprising: a frame assembly having a pair of longitudinal beams, each beam having transverse flanges and ribs joined to the flanges providing at least one side groove, cross links connecting the beams, rear supports releasably connected to the beams, front supports releasably connected to the beams, each front and rear support having an expandable member located between said transverse flanges in said side groove, and a member operable to expand the expandable member into non-moving engagement with the beam thereby connecting each front and rear support to the beam, wheels rotatably mounted on the rear supports, a seat assembly mounted on the beams between said wheels, caster wheels mounted on the front supports, and a foot rest assembly mounted on the front supports for supporting the legs and feet of a person seated on the seat assembly.