Patent ID: 6428029
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A wheelchair frame for supporting a wheelchair seat, backrest and footrest assembly and wheelchair wheels comprising an open, generally rectangular lower frame having lateral side members joined by front and rear cross members, a first of said cross members comprising a rigid unitary member having an aperture on either end thereof to rotatably and slideably receive said side members therethrough for a free axial rotation of said side members relative to said first cross member and for adjustable positioning of said first cross member along said side members, and a second of said cross members being rotatable axially relative to said side members, whereby said side members may be each angularly displaced on a vertical plane, independently of each other; and an upper frame for supporting said seat and backrest, said upper frame being supported above said lower frame by supports extending upwardly from said side members.