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An apparatus for loading a scooter-type wheelchair or similar object into a vehicle comparment such that the apparatus and wheelchair loaded are fully contained within the vehicle when in a storage position. The apparatus includes a frame attachable to a lower surface of the vehicle compartment and

An apparatus for loading a scooter-type wheelchair or similar object into a vehicle comparment such that the apparatus and wheelchair loaded are fully contained within the vehicle when in a storage position. The apparatus includes a frame attachable to a lower surface of the vehicle compartment and a platform upon which the wheelchair may be rolled. During a loading cycle, the platform and wheelchair are raised upwardly, traversed toward the vehicle compartment and lowered into the compartment for storage. During this cycle, the platform passes through a vertical plane defining a maximum elevation. The platform includes wheel locators and positioning plates for locating the wheels of the wheelchair as it is positioned on the platform and for preventing the wheelchair from undesired movement once loaded. A vertical shaft is positioned adjacent a track portion of the platform. A horizontal shaft is pivotally attached to the vertical shaft, and a positioning plate for receiving a forward wheel of the wheelchair is pivotally attached to the horizontal shaft such that it has a tilted loading position and a substantially horizontal loaded position.

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A loading platform for a scooter-type wheelchair comprising: a substantially horizontal track upon which rear wheels of said wheelchair may be rolled; a vertical shaft positioned adjacent said track; a horizontal shaft pivotally attached to said vertical shaft; a positioning plate for receiving a fo

A loading platform for a scooter-type wheelchair comprising: a substantially horizontal track upon which rear wheels of said wheelchair may be rolled; a vertical shaft positioned adjacent said track; a horizontal shaft pivotally attached to said vertical shaft; a positioning plate for receiving a forward wheel of said wheelchair, said positioning plate pivotally attached to said horizontal shaft and having a tilted loading position and a substantially horizontal loaded position. A loading platform for a scooter-type wheelchair comprising: a substantially V-shaped track comprising: a leg portion generally forming a side of said platform; and another leg portion extending angularly from the first-mentioned leg portion such that said wheelchair may be rolled onto said track from said side of said platform and located in a loading position thereon; rear wheel location means for locating said rear wheels of said wheelchair in said loading position on said track; and front wheel location means for locating a front wheel of said wheelchair in said loading position on said track.