초록 ▼

The frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral trans

The frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The arm supports at each side pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be locked and unlocked by a lever. A heel support is pivotally mounted at the front of the chair and is movable from a depending stored position to a generally horizontal use position. The handrings are provided with a non-slip surface and the diameter thereof is increased to provide a better grip.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A commode-shower wheelchair adapted to be locatable over a commode comprising, a frame, a plurality of wheels supporting said frame, said frame including a front portion, a rear portion and a pair of opposite side portions a back support carried by the upper part of said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A commode-shower wheelchair adapted to be locatable over a commode comprising, a frame, a plurality of wheels supporting said frame, said frame including a front portion, a rear portion and a pair of opposite side portions a back support carried by the upper part of said rear portion, a seat supported by the frame, a pair of opposite arm supports pivotally supported at opposite side portions of said frame, the opposite side portions and the lower part of said rear portion of the frame defining an opening for allowing the chair to be rolled over the commode to be received therein under the seat without interference with the frame, footrest means supported at said front portion of the frame, and a heel support assembly mounted at said front portion of the frame for movement between a depending stored position and a raised use position.