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An occupant-operated motorized vehicle is provided having a motorized front wheel assembly. The vehicle is further provided with an operator controlled lifting structure which aides the occupant in coming to a standing position. The lifting structure includes a linear actuator that is coupled to a c

An occupant-operated motorized vehicle is provided having a motorized front wheel assembly. The vehicle is further provided with an operator controlled lifting structure which aides the occupant in coming to a standing position. The lifting structure includes a linear actuator that is coupled to a clevis, which is in turn coupled to a shaft. Activation of the actuator causes the clevis and therefore the shaft to rotate. Attached to each end of the shaft is a lift lever that extends rearwardly away from the shaft. The end of the lever not attached to the shaft are equipped to be coupled to a support sling that is used to support the occupant and raise the occupant to a standing position. The vehicle is further equipped with a seat to accommodate the occupant in an initial seated position, and at any time that the occupant desires to be in a seated position. The vehicle of the invention also includes a hip support which is used to support the occupant in a stable, standing position and which may be adjusted vertically to enhance the support and comfort of the occupant.

대표청구항 ▼

[ Having thus described the invention, we claim:] [1.] An occupant-operated vehicle for supporting and transporting an occupant along a traveling surface in a standing or sitting position, comprising:a horizontally-oriented support platform having spaced front and rearward ends;at least one pair of

[ Having thus described the invention, we claim:] [1.] An occupant-operated vehicle for supporting and transporting an occupant along a traveling surface in a standing or sitting position, comprising:a horizontally-oriented support platform having spaced front and rearward ends;at least one pair of wheels supporting said platform above the traveling surface;a frame coupled to said platform extending vertically upwardly from said platform;a support sling pivotally coupled to said frame, said sling adapted to contact an occupant and adapted to support the weight of the occupant;an actuator, coupled to said frame and said sling, said actuator adapted to operate to lift the occupant from a supported seated position to a standing position on said platform supported against said frame;a hip support coupled to said frame;means for vertically adjusting the height of the hip support which is adapted to be operable by the occupant; andmeans, coupled to at least one of said wheels and adapted to be operable by the occupant, for propelling the vehicle along the traveling surface.