101 results about "Mobility scooter" patented technology

A battery quick-release structure for an electric mobility scooter includes a chassis, a battery case, hasps, retainers, connection rods, a handle, and elastic members. The battery case is mounted on the chassis. The retainers are disposed on the chassis. The battery case is provided with the hasps. The hasps are pivotally connected to the connection rods. The connection rods are connected to the handle. Both ends of each elastic member are respectively connected to the hasp and the battery case. The hasps are normally locked to the retainers. The battery case is released for portability by pulling up the handle for the connection rods are to free the hasps from the retainers.

The present invention provides a kit for attaching a manually operated wheelchair to a motorized scooter having a seating apparatus and supporting structure and a floor, comprising: (a) a motorized scooter attachment angle iron, wherein the angle iron comprises: (i) a vertical wall; and (ii) a horizontal wall, the horizontal wall forming approximately a right angle to the vertical wall, wherein the horizontal wall has at least two embedded elongated slots; (b) an angle iron attachment adjustable bar, wherein the adjustable bar comprises (i) a left elbow shaped tubular segment having a horizontally oriented bottom end and a vertically oriented top end; (ii) a right elbow shaped tubular segment having a horizontally oriented bottom end and a vertically oriented top end; and (iii) a straight middle tubular segment having a diameter larger than the left segment and the right segment, so as to permit the left segment to insert into a left end of the middle tubular segment and so as to permit the right segment to insert into a right end of the middle tubular segment; and (c) a pair of tubular adapters, wherein each adapter comprises (i) an elbow connecting bottom end, capable of attaching to the vertically oriented top end; and (ii) a concave top end, wherein the concave top end is generally perpendicular to the elbow connecting bottom end and wherein the concave top end is open on top.

An improved motorized scooter utilizing suspension provided with a large tubular chassis having two central brackets, supporting a rider's platform. The front of the tubular chassis bends upward through a notch in the platform upward above the front wheel to support a steering head tube. The steering head tube supports a fork which holds the front wheel. The rear wheel is contained in a supporting bracket which also holds the engine relative to the rear wheel allowing it to be operatively connected. The central tubular member is pivoted somewhere along its length so that the frame halves can rotate in respect to each other along the pivot point. The long lever arm provided by utilizing the frame as a suspension element allows for greater terrain following characteristics due to the increased leverage. Rotation between frame halves is resisted by a shock absorber with either end connected to the respective frame halves. When driving over uneven terrain, the weight of the rider forces down upon the rider's platform which is connected to one or the other frame halves, this suspension system allows the rider to transverse uneven terrain with greater comfort, control and safety.

A removable seat cover having storage compartments for attachment to a wheelchair or motorized scooter. A substantially “T-shaped” seat portion has pockets disposed both laterally and forwardly thereon. When the seat portion is placed upon the seat of the scooter and attached thereto by means of straps, the lateral pockets hang downwardly from the seat on both sides thereof, and forward pocket (s) depend downwardly from the front of the seat behind the user's legs. All pockets comprising the seat portion are accessible to the user. A back portion fits over the scooter's backrest and provides additional storage in pockets contained therein. Both the seat portion and the back portion are removable for cleaning.

A battery quick-release structure for an electric mobility scooter includes a chassis, a battery case, hasps, retainers, connection rods, a handle, and elastic members. The battery case is mounted on the chassis. The retainers are disposed on the chassis. The battery case is provided with the hasps. The hasps are pivotally connected to the connection rods. The connection rods are connected to the handle. Both ends of each elastic member are respectively connected to the hasp and the battery case. The hasps are normally locked to the retainers. The battery case is released for portability by pulling up the handle for the connection rods are to free the hasps from the retainers.

A battery conducting device for a motorized scooter includes a fixing seat, a permanent magnet movably mounted in the chamber of the fixing seat, a bolt movably mounted on the fixing seat and having a flat plate rested on the permanent magnet, and an electrode contact member rested on the flat plate and attracted by the permanent magnet so that the electrode contact member is bonded on the flat plate closely. Thus, the flat plate is connected to the electrode contact member constantly, so that the bolt is connected to the battery constantly, thereby connecting the battery to the motor power supply input successively so as to supply an electric power to the motorized scooter successively without interruption due to a shock or vibration.

A non-motorized scooter is provided with a base and front and rear wheels mounted on the base. A seat is mounted on the base for folding between an upright riding position and a folded storage position. Handlebars are pivotally mounted on the base for movement between an upright riding position and a folded storage position. The seat and handlebars fold toward one another in a side-by-side position for storage. Outrigger wheels on the rear of the scooter maintain the scooter in an upright position without touching by a person. The height of the seat and handlebars can be adjusted for both the riding position and the storage position, such that the scooter can be used as a crutch or cane when the seat and handlebars are folded downwardly. Optional accessories may be provided for the scooter, including a light, a water bottle holder, and a storage basket.

A non-motorized scooter is provided with a base and front and rear wheels mounted on the base. A seat is mounted on the base for folding between an upright riding position and a folded storage position. Handlebars are pivotally mounted on the base for movement between an upright riding position and a folded storage position. The seat and handlebars fold toward one another in a side-by-side position for storage. Outrigger wheels on the rear of the scooter maintain the scooter in an upright position without touching by a person. The height of the seat and handlebars can be adjusted for both the riding position and the storage position, such that the scooter can be used as a crutch or cane when the seat and handlebars are folded downwardly. Optional accessories may be provided for the scooter, including a light, a water bottle holder, and a storage basket.

A method of attaching a manually operated wheelchair to a motorized scooter using an angle iron, an adjustable bar that has a left segment, a middle segment, a right segment and a pair of adapters. A user slides the middle segment over the left and right segments, and inserts screws into left and right holes in the middle segment and aligned holes in the left and right segments. The user then screws the adapters onto upper ends of the left and right segments and snaps them into position on the underside of the wheelchair. Next, the user removes the seating apparatus from the scooter, fastens the angle iron to the floor of the scooter by inserting a pair of bolts through the slots in the angle iron and tightening the bolts with a pair of matching nuts, and places the bar squarely against the angle iron.

The present invention provides a kit for attaching a manually operated wheelchair to a motorized scooter having a seating apparatus and supporting structure and a floor, comprising: (a) a motorized scooter attachment angle iron, wherein the angle iron comprises: (i) a vertical wall; and (ii) a horizontal wall, the horizontal wall forming approximately a right angle to the vertical wall, wherein the horizontal wall has at least two embedded elongated slots; (b) an angle iron attachment adjustable bar, wherein the adjustable bar comprises (i) a left elbow shaped tubular segment having a horizontally oriented bottom end and a vertically oriented top end; (ii) a right elbow shaped tubular segment having a horizontally oriented bottom end and a vertically oriented top end; and (iii) a straight middle tubular segment having a diameter larger than the left segment and the right segment, so as to permit the left segment to insert into a left end of the middle tubular segment and so as to permit the right segment to insert into a right end of the middle tubular segment; and (c) a pair of tubular adapters, wherein each adapter comprises (i) an elbow connecting bottom end, capable of attaching to the vertically oriented top end; and (ii) a concave top end, wherein the concave top end is generally perpendicular to the elbow connecting bottom end and wherein the concave top end is open on top.

An anti-collision system for use by a mobility scooter to reduce collisions between the mobility scooter and objects or ledges is disclosed. The system comprising an input / output communication interface and an anti-collision circuitry configured to: receive a movement signal from the mobility scooter, the movement signal signaling a movement variable and a direction, receive proximity data from one or more proximity sensors through the input / output communication interface, perform a determination as to whether the received proximity data indicates the mobility scooter is within a proximity threshold, wherein the proximity threshold corresponds to the movement variable, and in response to determining the received proximity data indicates the mobility scooter is within the proximity threshold, provide one or more control signals to a controller, the controller in communication with at least a motor or a brake of the mobility scooter.

The invention relates to a retractable frame, which belongs to the field of transport mobility scooters and automobiles. The retractable frame is characterized in that the frame can automatically expand and contract and can be folded as needed, and the purposes that the passenger load of an automobile with the retractable frame, occupied driving lanes of the automobile and the occupied parking lot area of the automobile can be flexibly changed. A front frame and a rear frame are fixedly connected with a frame expansion device respectively, retractable guide tracks disposed on the front frame are hinged with fixed guide tracks arranged on the back frame and can slidably expand and contract and can be folded, and the frame can expand and contract and can be folded along the front and back direction and the left and right direction selectively. A front shell and a rear shell can also move along with expansion and folding of the front frame and the rear frame, and accordingly the retractable frame has a semi-closed or full-closed function. The front frame of a mobility scooter is further fixedly connected with a seat lifting device, and a front-row seat can ascend and descend and can be folded. Besides, the mobility scooter and the automobile are humanized, the size of the mobility scooter or the automobile is minimized after the frame contracts and is folded, and the purpose of effectively relieving traffic jam is achieved.

A system and method for transporting a detachable vehicle is provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, a track is affixed to a first vehicle, such as a van, and used to transport (e.g., load, secure, unload, etc.) a detachable vehicle, such as a motorized scooter. The track may be a single track, or a plurality of track portions (e.g., a ramp portion, a floor portion, a seat portion, etc.). In one embodiment of the present invention, the first vehicle includes a first connector and the detachable vehicle includes a second connector, where the two connectors can be mated, either manually or automatically in response to moving the detachable vehicle along the track (e.g., to a final location). Once an electrical connection is made, the connection can be used to share information between the vehicles and / or to charge a battery on the detachable vehicle.

A trailer a method for transporting a person adapted to be attached to a mobility scooter. The trailer includes a platform base supported on at least two wheels, at least one seat on the platform base, and a hitching assembly to attach the platform base to the motorized scooter.

A damping assembly for a front-wheel independent suspension of a four-wheel mobility scooter includes a chassis with two front wheels, and two connecting sleeves. In each of the connecting sleeves is disposed a first shock absorber which includes a rectangular outer pipe and a rectangular inner pipe disposed in and rotated 45 degrees with respect to the outer pipe, between each of the edges of the inner pipe and the inner space of the outer pipe is disposed an elastic rubber The inner pipe has two suspension arms connected to a shaft, respectively, each shaft includes a first connecting arm extending in a width direction of the chassis, the front wheels are connected to the first connecting arms, on each of the shafts is provided a second connecting arm extending upward and hinged with a third connecting arm extending in the width direction of and hinged to the chassis.

An orthopedic mobility scooter for persons with a compromised leg or foot comprising a frame for supporting the weight of an occupant in a sitting position and a leg rest for supporting the compromised leg. The healthy leg is used to propel the scooter with an unobstructed stride. Wheels are located at the front and rear of the frame. Handles attached to a steering column and connected to a front wheel control the direction of travel. A padded seat is positioned near the center of the frame. A horizontal rod extending perpendicular to the frame is used to connect a leg rest and a stabilizing front wheel. The front horizontal rod and rear axle can both be positioned to either side of the frame to accommodate either a left or right compromised leg or foot. The scooter has enough clearance and stability to surmount obstacles such as street curbs.

A non-motorized scooter comprising a frame carrying a front wheel assembly, a rear wheel assembly, and a handle bar assembly operatively associated with the front wheel assembly; a first lever arm pivotally mounted on the frame; a second lever arm pivotally mounted on the frame adjacent the first lever arm, wherein the first and second lever arms move up and down in a lever action and define a rider platform; a drive unit operatively connected to the first and second lever arms and the rear wheel assembly so that the up and down lever action turns a rear wheel; and, a detent lock releasably securing the first and second lever arms to the frame to resist the up and down lever action of the lever arms until the detent lock is released.

The invention provides a foldable mobility scooter for old people. The foldable mobility scooter for the old people comprises a front frame and a rear frame, guide wheels are positioned at the front end of the front frame and rotate around a shaft, the end of a foldable operation portion is connected with the shaft, rear wheels are arranged at the rear end of the rear frame, a supporting mechanism is arranged on the rear frame, and a foldable seat is arranged on the supporting mechanism. The foldable mobility scooter for the old people is characterized in that the rear end of the front frame is connected with a hinged seat, a bearing is arranged on the outer side of each of a left end face and a right end face of the hinged seat, a slide rail part is arranged on each of the left side and the right side of the front end of the rear frame, and each bearing is inserted into a slide rail of the slide rail part on the side as same as the bearing. Folding is achieved by the aid of the slide rail parts and the like, and when the front frame and the rear frame are unfolded, relative movement between the front frame and the rear frame is guaranteed not to happen by the aid of a locking mechanism so that use safety is ensured. After the front frame and the rear frame are folded, the front frame can be kept at a position below the rear frame, and reliability of folding is improved.

The invention relates to a wheelchair sitting and backrest system and belongs to the technical field of mobility scooters. The invention further provides a standing wheelchair with the wheelchair sitting and backrest system. The wheelchair sitting and backrest system comprises a sliding base, a chair plate, a backrest plate, a support column and a chair lifting driving mechanism, wherein the support column is driven by the chair lifting driving mechanism to rotate on the sliding base; the chair plate can be driven to a vertical state from a horizontal state; the backrest plate can be dropped down and is horizontally arranged with the chair plate; the chair plate functions as a sitting cushion at a sitting state and functions as a backrest cushion at a standing state; and the chair plate isturned into a backrest state of a vertical state of 90 degrees from a horizontal state. The chair plate has a lifting function, functions as the sitting cushion at the sitting state and functions asthe backrest cushion at the standing state, so that support and protection on a back are improved, and assistant support in the process that a sitting posture is turned into a standing posture of a standing wheelchair and balance protection of the standing posture can be achieved.

A portable mountable storage pouch enables convenient storage, organization, and access of documents and utensils. The storage pouch can be mounted to an armrest of a chair, a transport or mobility chair, or a mobility scooter, to a handle of a walker or a rollator, or to a bedrail among other locations. The storage pouch is provided with straps for mounting to an arm of the chair, and with pockets and compartments for holding documents and utensils. The storage pouch is made from a light and flexible yet sturdy material for ease of use and durability.

The invention discloses an intelligent electric mobility scooter, which belongs to the field of electric vehicles and comprises front wheels, rear wheels, a frame, armrests, a footboard, a motor, a battery pack, a display, a console, a photoelectric sensor, a GPS (global positioning system), an electromagnetic brake device and an intelligent controller. The battery pack, the console and the photoelectric sensor are electrically connected with the intelligent controller which is further connected with an alarm, the display, the electromagnetic brake device and the motor, the GPS is electrically connected with the battery pack through a DC / DC (direct current / direct current) converter, and a control lever is arranged on the console. The intelligent electric mobility scooter has the advantages that the intelligent electric mobility scooter is capable of avoiding obstacles automatically, setting automatic running routes, navigating and memorizing, and is convenient in operation.

A motorized scooter is provided for use as an assistive mobility aid. The motorized scooter is easily folded for storage or transport. It comprises a front wheel in rotatably engagement with a steering tube, the front wheel including a hub and spokes extending therefrom, an electric motor housed in the hub and in mechanical communication with a cog, the cog engaging the spokes; a handle bar distally attached to the steering tube; a framework, the framework including a plurality of tubes that are in one or more of pivotal or slidable relation; a seat post slidably mounted on the framework; a seat attached to the seat post; and a pair of rear wheels in rotatable engagement with the framework.

A damping assembly for a front-wheel independent suspension of a four-wheel mobility scooter includes a chassis with two front wheels, and two connecting sleeves. In each of the connecting sleeves is disposed a first shock absorber which includes a rectangular outer pipe and a rectangular inner pipe disposed in and rotated 45 degrees with respect to the outer pipe, between each of the edges of the inner pipe and the inner space of the outer pipe is disposed an elastic rubber The inner pipe has two suspension arms connected to a shaft, respectively, each shaft includes a first connecting arm extending in a width direction of the chassis, the front wheels are connected to the first connecting arms, on each of the shafts is provided a second connecting arm extending upward and hinged with a third connecting arm extending in the width direction of and hinged to the chassis.

A ridden motorized vehicle such as a motorized scooter, motorcycle, ATV, tricycle, snowmobile, or lawn tractor, having a driven rear wheel may be equipped with an enclosed chain or belt drive enclosure having a first end and a second end and an inner enclosure and an outer enclosure, such that the inner enclosure has the rear suspension member and the rear wheel mounted at the second end, and concentrically pivots at the first end on the motor assembly output shaft of a motor assembly fastened to or comprising part of the main vehicle frame, and the outer enclosure pivoted on another bearing co-linear with the motor assembly output shaft, but mounted on a removable section of, or attachment to, said frame.

A passenger trailer apparatus for towing a passenger behind a mobility scooter is provided. The mobility scooter has a tow bar or hitch. The passenger trailer apparatus comprises a trailer frame and an axle mounted to and through the trailer frame. A tire is rotatably, releasably mounted to each end of the axle. The platform has a top surface and a bottom surface with the bottom surface of the platform mounted to the trailer frame. A chair assembly is mounted to the top surface of the platform with the chair assembly sized and shaped for receiving a passenger. A receiver bar having a first end and a second end is provided. The first end of the receiver bar is connected to the platform and the second end of the receiver bar capable of being releasably connected to the tow bar or hitch of the mobility scooter. The passenger trailer apparatus provides secure, reliable performance, quick assembly and breakdown, and easy transport and storage.

A retractable mobility-scooter canopy system (12) comprising a plurality of support elements (38, 40), at least a majority of the support elements (40) being movable relative to each other, and a pliantly-flexible cover element (42) extending between each said movable support element (40). The or each cover element (42) is at least in part light transmissible. An in use lowermost support element (52a) having a contoured longitudinal extent defining a wind-occlusion portion (52b) which in use complementarily or substantially complementarily matches a step-through portion (20) of a chassis (14) of a mobility scooter (10) to which the canopy system is attached, thereby occluding wind ingress and preventing or limiting a lateral tipping hazard.

A passenger trailer apparatus for towing a passenger behind a mobility scooter is provided. The mobility scooter has a tow bar or hitch. The passenger trailer apparatus comprises a trailer frame and an axle mounted to and through the trailer frame. A tire is rotatably, releasably mounted to each end of the axle. The platform has a top surface and a bottom surface with the bottom surface of the platform mounted to the trailer frame. A chair assembly is mounted to the top surface of the platform with the chair assembly sized and shaped for receiving a passenger. A receiver bar having a first end and a second end is provided. The first end of the receiver bar is connected to the platform and the second end of the receiver bar capable of being releasably connected to the tow bar or hitch of the mobility scooter. The passenger trailer apparatus provides secure, reliable performance, quick assembly and breakdown, and easy transport and storage.