A cable tension adjuster for a manually operated, height-adjustable wheeled vehicle. The vehicle includes a brake assembly including a brake cable assembly and a brake cable housing shaped to enclose an excess portion of the brake cable assembly. The brake assembly includes a cable adjuster coupled to the brake cable assembly, where the cable adjuster is enclosed by the brake cable housing. The brake cable housing provides an access port to access the cable tension adjuster.
The present application relates to a cable tension adjuster for a manually operated, height-adjustable wheeled vehicle. The vehicle includes a brake assembly including a brake cable assembly and a brake cable housing shaped to enclose an excess portion of the brake cable assembly. The brake assembly includes a cable adjuster coupled to the brake cable assembly, where the cable adjuster is enclosed by the brake cable housing. The brake cable housing provides an access port to access the cable tension adjuster.
The present application relates to a cable tension adjuster for a manually operated, height-adjustable wheeled vehicle. The vehicle includes a brake assembly including a brake cable assembly and a brake cable housing shaped to enclose an excess portion of the brake cable assembly. The brake assembly includes a cable adjuster coupled to the brake cable assembly, where the cable adjuster is enclosed by the brake cable housing. The brake cable housing provides an access port to access the cable tension adjuster.
A patient transport apparatus includes a height-adjustable assembly having a longitudinal axis. The apparatus includes a brake cable. The brake cable includes an elongate portion extending along the height-adjustable assembly and includes a slack portion. The apparatus includes a brake cable housing coupled to and axially offset from the height-adjustable assembly. The slack portion of the brake cable is enclosed within a hollow interior of the brake cable housing.
B60T 1/02 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels
B60T 11/04 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant transmitting mechanically
F16D 125/60 - Cables or chains, e.g. Bowden cables
A brake assembly for a manually-operated, height-adjustable wheeled vehicle according to a first aspect includes a brake cable assembly. The brake assembly includes a brake cable housing shaped to enclose an excess portion of the brake cable assembly. The brake assembly includes a cable adjuster coupled to the brake cable assembly. The cable adjuster is enclosed by the brake cable housing. There is additionally provided a wheel fork assembly for a manually-operated, height-adjustable wheeled vehicle according to a first aspect. The vehicle includes a frame member. The wheel fork assembly includes a mount shaped to couple with a lower end of the frame member of the vehicle. The mount has a longitudinal axis. The wheel fork assembly includes a wheel fork having a longitudinal axis offset from the longitudinal axis of the mount. The wheel fork is integrally coupled to and formed with the mount.
B60T 11/04 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant transmitting mechanically
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
B60T 1/04 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting directly on tread
A patient transport apparatus includes a height-adjustable assembly having a longitudinal axis, and a brake assembly comprising a brake cable. The brake cable includes an elongate portion extending along the height-adjustable assembly and a slack portion. The patient transport apparatus further includes a brake cable housing coupled to and axially offset from the height-adjustable assembly. The slack portion of the brake cable is enclosed within a hollow interior of the brake cable housing.
B60T 1/02 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels
B60T 11/04 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant transmitting mechanically
F16D 125/60 - Cables or chains, e.g. Bowden cables
There is provided a backrest for a walker apparatus. The backrest includes an upper bridging member and a lower bridging member. The backrest includes a plurality of horizontally spaced-apart vertical strips coupled to and extending between the bridging members. The backrest also includes a plurality of vertically spaced-apart, staggered horizontal strips coupled to and extending between adjacent vertical strips.
There is provided a brake assembly for a height-adjustable walker apparatus. The brake assembly includes a brake actuator, a wheel-engaging brake member and a brake cable assembly. The brake cable assembly includes a flexible, inner cable. The brake cable assembly includes a flexible, outer casing through which the inner cable extends and is moveable relative to. The inner cable has a first end coupled to the brake actuator and a second end coupled to the wheel- engaging brake member. The brake assembly includes a brake cable housing shaped to enclose a slack portion of the brake cable assembly.
There is provided an assembly for selectively coupling together elongate members of a walker apparatus. The assembly includes a push-responsive actuator actuation of a first portion of which promotes coupling of the elongate members together. The assembly includes an actuator- engagement member moveable from an unengaged position spaced-apart from the actuator to an engaged position in which the actuator-engagement member extends across and actuates the first portion of the actuator.
There is provided a brake assembly for a height-adjustable walker apparatus. The brake assembly includes a brake actuator, a wheel-engaging brake member and a brake cable assembly. The brake cable assembly includes a flexible, inner cable. The brake cable assembly includes a flexible, outer casing through which the inner cable extends and is moveable relative to. The inner cable has a first end coupled to the brake actuator and a second end coupled to the wheel- engaging brake member. The brake assembly includes a brake cable housing shaped to enclose a slack portion of the brake cable assembly.
A brake assembly for a height-adjustable walker apparatus is provided. The brake assembly includes a brake actuator, a wheel-engaging brake member and a brake cable assembly. The brake cable assembly includes a flexible, inner cable. The brake cable assembly includes a flexible, outer casing through which the inner cable extends and is moveable relative to. The inner cable has a first end coupled to the brake actuator and a second end coupled to the wheel-engaging brake member. The brake assembly includes a brake cable housing shaped to enclose a slack portion of the brake cable assembly.
There is accordingly provided a seat assembly for a walker apparatus. The seat assembly includes a pair of seat members. Each of the seat members is selectively moveable from a lowered position in which the seat members extend in a substantially horizontal direction to an upper position in which the seat members extend in a substantially vertical direction. The seat members are configured to retain an object when in their upper positions. The object may be an accessory such as a basket, tray or the like, for example.
There is provided a walker apparatus having a pair of spaced-apart, upright frame members. The walker apparatus includes a seat operatively connected to the upright frame members. The walker apparatus has a backrest cantilevered from the frame members. The backrest has at least one opening extending therethrough for permitting a user's vision past the backrest when the user grips the upright frame members.
B62B 7/08 - Carriages for children; Perambulators, e.g. dolls' perambulators having more than one wheel axis; Steering devices therefor collapsible or foldable in the direction of, or at right angles to, the wheel axes
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
A61H 3/00 - Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
The present invention relates to a bath seat. The bath seat has a top, a front end, and a back end opposite thereof. The top extends between the front end and the back end of the bath seat. The top includes a centrally disposed channel. The channel includes an enlarged first end, a second end opposite thereof, and a connecting portion connecting the ends of the channel together. The second end of the channel aligns with one of the front end and the back end of the seat. Fluid entering into the channel is directed to the second end of the channel, past said one of the front end and the back end of the seat and thereby drains from the seat.
There is provided a walker apparatus having a pair of spaced-apart, upright frame members. The walker apparatus includes a seat operatively connected to the upright frame members. The walker apparatus has a backrest cantilevered from the frame members. The backrest has at least one opening extending therethrough for permitting a user' s vision past the backrest when the user grips the upright frame members.
There is provided a walker apparatus having a pair of spaced-apart, upright frame members. The walker apparatus includes a seat operatively connected to the upright frame members. The walker apparatus has a backrest cantilevered from the frame members. The backrest has at least one opening extending therethrough for permitting a user's vision past the backrest when the user grips the upright frame members.
There is provided a walker apparatus having a pair of spaced-apart, upright frame members. The walker apparatus includes a seat operatively connected to the upright frame members. The walker apparatus has a backrest cantilevered from the frame members. The backrest has at least one opening extending therethrough for permitting a user' s vision past the backrest when the user grips the upright frame members.
There is provided a mounting assembly for connecting a wheel fork to a walker apparatus. The assembly comprises a frame portion of the walker apparatus having an upper bore, lower bore, and passageway extending between and positioned radially inwards relative to the bores. The frame portion has a first annular seat located between the upper bore and the passageway. A second annular seat is located between the lower bore and the passageway. The mounting assembly comprises a shaft assembly having a threaded upper end and an annular shoulder positioned below and extending radially outwards relative to the upper end. The annular shoulder is shaped to abut the second annular seat. The shaft assembly includes a lower portion spaced-apart from the upper end and rotatably connecting to the wheel fork. The mounting assembly comprises a connecting member threadably engageable with the upper end and abuttable with the first annular seat.
There is provided a mounting assembly including a frame portion of a walker apparatus having a first bore and a second bore extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the first bore. The assembly includes a shaft rotatably connected to a wheel fork. The shaft is partially disposed within the first bore. The shaft has a recess for aligning with the second bore. The recess may be annular according to one aspect. The assembly includes a securing member threadably engageable with the second bore. The securing member couples to the frame portion of the walker apparatus. The frame portion may have a closed top according to another aspect within which a first end of the shaft is positioned. The assembly may include a bearing and a female threaded member connected to a second end of the shaft, with the female threaded member situating the bearing in place.
The present invention relates to a bath seat. The bath seat has a top and a pair of centrally disposed and spaced-apart drainage holes in communication with the top. The top of the seat includes a channel extending between the drainage holes. The channel has an enlarged first end, an enlarged second end and a connecting portion connecting the ends of the channel together. Fluid entering into the channel is directed to the drainage holes and thereby drains from the seat.
There is provided a mounting assembly including a frame portion of the walker apparatus having a first bore and a second bore extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the first bore. The mounting assembly includes a shaft assembly rotatably connected to a wheel fork. The shaft assembly also is partially disposed within the first bore. The shaft assembly has a recess configured to align with the second bore. The mounting assembly includes a securing member threadably engageable with and at least partially disposed within the second bore. The securing member couples to the frame portion of the walker apparatus. The securing member has a tapered end that engages with portions of the shaft assembly surrounding the recess and is a set screw according to one aspect. The shaft assembly is a bolt according another aspect.
There is provided a brake rod assembly for a walker apparatus. The assembly includes a brake rod operatively connected to a brake for braking the walker apparatus. The assembly includes a connection member operatively connected to a brake handle. The assembly includes a gripping member that is spring-biased to slidably receive the brake rod. The gripping member has an adjustment mechanism rigidly connected thereto that adjustably engages a connection member. Actuation of the connection member tilts the gripping member upwards and engages the brake rod for braking the walker apparatus.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Metal bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons. Walkers to aid in mobility; invalid walkers. Motorized personal mobility scooters. Chairs; bath chairs; patient care shower chairs; chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty. Education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories. Consultancy, advisory and information services in the field of mobility aid products and accessories.
The present invention provides a folding mechanism for a walker apparatus. The folding mechanism includes a pair of spaced-apart inner frame members. Each of the inner frame members has a first part and a second part hingedly connected together. The folding mechanism includes a pair of link members diagonally extending between and pivotally connecting to the inner frame members. The link members operatively connect the inner frame members together. According to another aspect, there is provided a walker apparatus having a pair of spaced-apart, foldable inner frame members and a pair of diagonally-extending link members. The link members connect the inner frame members together.
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 5/04 - Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement
A61H 3/00 - Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Metal bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons. Walkers to aid in mobility; invalid walkers. Motorized personal mobility scooters. Chairs; bath chairs; patient care shower chairs; chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty; non-metal bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons. Education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories. Consultancy, advisory and information services in the field of mobility aid products and accessories.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Metal bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons. Walkers to aid in mobility; invalid walkers. Motorized personal mobility scooters. Chairs; bath chairs; patient care shower chairs; chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty; non-metal bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons. Education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories. Consultancy, advisory and information services in the field of mobility aid products and accessories.
There is a provided a collapsible walker. The walker includes a pair of spaced-apart, arc-shaped support members. Each support member has a proximal end, a distal end and an apex spaced therebetween. Respective rods extend from the distal ends towards the proximal ends of the support members. A seat extends between and connects to the apexes of the support members. A basket with a pair of spaced-apart ends members operatively connects to and extends between the support members. The end members are positioned adjacent to the distal ends of the support members. Each end member operatively connects to both a respective one of the rods and a respective one of the support members. The walker includes a pair of connection brackets for connecting the end members to the walker. Each connection bracket extends from a respective one of the support members to a respective one of the rods.
B62B 1/12 - Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
A61G 5/02 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs propelled by the patient or disabled person
A61H 3/00 - Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Walkers to aid in mobility, invalid walkers, and bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons Motorized personal mobility scooters Bath chairs, patient care shower chairs, and chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty Providing business consultancy and advisory services and product and consumer information services in the field of medical mobility aid products and accessories Education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Chairs; bath chairs; patient care shower chairs; chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty; walkers to aid in mobility; invalid walkers; motorized personal mobility scooters; and bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons. (1) Consultancy, advisory and information services in the field of mobility aid products and accessories; and education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Walkers to aid in mobility, invalid walkers, and bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons Bath chairs, patient care shower chairs, and chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty Business consultancy and advisory services and product and consumer information services in the field of mobility aid products and accessories Education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Walkers to aid in mobility, invalid walkers, and bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons Bath chairs, patient care shower chairs, and chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty Education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Chairs; bath chairs; patient care shower chairs; chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty; walkers to aid in mobility; invalid walkers; motorized personal mobility scooters; and bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons (1) Consultancy, advisory and information services in the field of mobility aid products and accessories; and education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Walkers to aid in mobility, invalid walkers, and bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons Bath chairs, patient care shower chairs, and chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty Business consultancy and advisory services and product and consumer information in the field of mobility aid products and accessories Education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Chairs; bath chairs; patient care shower chairs; chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty; walkers to aid in mobility; invalid walkers; motorized personal mobility scooters; and bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons (1) Consultancy, advisory and information services in the field of mobility aid products and accessories; and education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Chairs; bath chairs; patient care shower chairs; chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty; walkers to aid in mobility; invalid walkers; motorized personal mobility scooters; and bathtub rails adapted for physically disabled persons and mobility-challenged persons (1) Consultancy, advisory and information services in the field of mobility aid products and accessories; and education services, namely, providing live seminars in the field of mobility aid products and accessories
There is provided a walker apparatus. The walker apparatus has a pair of spaced-apart, arc-shaped support members. The walker apparatus includes a pair of elongate pivot rods operatively connected to respective ones the support members. The walker apparatus includes a laterally-foldable seat. The seat pivotally connects to the support members via the pivot rods. According to one aspect, each support member has an apex. The elongate pivot rods operatively connect to respective ones of the apexes of the support members.
B62B 1/12 - Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
A foldable walker apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart inner frame members of two parts each hinged together, with a pair of link members diagonally extending therebetween. Each link has a bend extending upwardly and outwardly. The walker has support members that are arc-shaped with a seat extending between their apexes. A collapsible basket is provided with two end members each having a rigid peripheral portion connecting the frame members and a basket member of flexible fabric extending therebetween. A self-adjusting brake rod is provided with a gripping member spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod until the gripping member is operatively actuated to engage and thereby actuate the brake rod. A brake housing fully extends around a brake pad mechanism, including a means for connecting and adjusting the corresponding brake pad, to at least the outer periphery of one of the wheels for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 5/04 - Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement
A61H 3/00 - Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
There is provided a brake pad assembly for a walker apparatus. The walker apparatus has a frame and a wheel pivotally connected to the frame. The assembly includes a brake pad mechanism having a brake pad. The brake pad mechanism is spring-biased to position the brake pad spaced-apart from and adjacent to the wheel. The brake pad mechanism is configured to cause the brake pad to abut the wheel when the brake pad mechanism is actuated. The assembly includes an arch-shaped brake housing. The brake pad mechanism pivotally mounts to the arch-shaped brake housing. The arch-shaped brake housing extends completely over the brake pad mechanism for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
B62B 1/10 - Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels
B62B 5/04 - Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
B60T 1/04 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting directly on tread
B62L 3/02 - Brake-actuating mechanisms; Arrangements thereof for control by a hand lever
There is provided a walker apparatus having a brake, a braking handle, a brake wire, a brake rod, and a brake rod assembly. A gripping member connects to the brake wire. The gripping member includes a plate having a first end, a second end and an aperture near the second end. The plate connects to the brake wire near the first end and the plate slidably receives the brake rod through the aperture near the second end. The gripping member includes a clamp that engages the brake wire via a set screw. The gripping member is spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod in a non-actuated mode. When the braking handle actuates the brake wire, the plate tilts with the first end elevating relative to the second end, thereby causing the plate to engage with and abut the brake rod for thereby actuating the brake rod to brake.
The present invention relates to a bath seat. The bath seat has a top and a pair of centrally disposed and spaced-apart drainage holes in communication with the top. The top of the seat includes a channel extending between the drainage holes. The channel has an enlarged first end, an enlarged second end and a connecting portion connecting the ends of the channel together. Fluid entering into the channel is directed to the drainage holes and thereby drains from the seat.
The present invention relates to a bath seat. The bath seat has a top and a pair of centrally disposed and spaced-apart drainage holes in communication with the top. The top of the seat includes a channel extending between the drainage holes. The channel has an enlarged first end, an enlarged second end and a connecting portion connecting the ends of the channel together. Fluid entering into the channel is directed to the drainage holes and thereby drains from the seat.
The present invention relates to a bath seat. The bath seat has a top and a pair of centrally disposed and spaced-apart drainage holes in communication with the top. The top of the seat includes a channel extending between the drainage holes. The channel has an enlarged first end, an enlarged second end and a connecting portion connecting the ends of the channel together. Fluid entering into the channel is directed to the drainage holes and thereby drains from the seat.
There is provided a wheel mounting assembly having a wheel fork. The fork includes an interior and an inwardly extending protrusion disposed within the interior. The assembly includes a rotatable member operatively connected to the fork and disposed within the interior of the fork. The protrusion abuts and positions in place the rotatable member. The assembly includes a shaft. The rotatable member rotatably connects the shaft to the wheel fork. The assembly includes a retaining member connected to the shaft. The retaining member is configured to abut the protrusion of the fork and thus inhibit dislodgement of the rotatable member from the fork when the shaft is tilted relative to the fork.
There is provided a foldable walker apparatus with a wheel fork and a frame portion having a first end facing the wheel fork, a first bore extending from the first end towards a second end opposite thereof, an exterior disposed between the first end of the frame portion and the second end of the frame portion, and a second bore disposed between the first end of the frame portion and the second end of the frame portion. The second bore extends from the exterior of the frame portion to the first bore in a direction generally perpendicular to the first bore. A shaft couples with the first bore and includes a recess facing the second bore. A bearing outer race couples to the wheel fork and a bearing inner race couples to the shaft. A securing member extends through the second bore and engages with the recess of the shaft.
There is provided a wheel mounting assembly having a wheel fork. The fork includes an interior and an inwardly extending protrusion disposed within the interior. The assembly includes a rotatable member operatively connected to the fork and disposed within the interior of the fork. The protrusion abuts and positions in place the rotatable member. The assembly includes a shaft. The rotatable member rotatably connects the shaft to the wheel fork. The assembly includes a retaining member connected to the shaft. The retaining member having a recess within which the protrusion is received. The retaining member is configured to abut the protrusion of the fork and thus inhibit dislodgement of the rotatable member from the fork when the shaft is tilted relative to the fork.
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B62B 5/04 - Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement
There is provided, in combination, a collapsible walker and a collapsible basket. The walker includes a pair of spaced-apart, operatively interconnected frame members. The frame members each have an upper end for placing one's hand and a lower end spaced-apart from the upper end. Ground-engaging wheels are rotatably mounted to the lower ends of the frame members. A folding mechanism allows the frame members to be brought together for folding the walker. The collapsible basket includes a pair of spaced-apart, rigid end members, each being connectable with a respective one of said frame members. A flexible basket member extends substantially about, extends between and is supported by the rigid end members. The end members are moveable towards each other and the basket member thereby folds to collapse the basket when folding the walker.
B62B 1/12 - Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
There is provided a walker apparatus having a frame, a wheel pivotally connected to the frame, and a brake pad assembly. The assembly has a brake housing configured to partially cover the wheel. The assembly has a brake pad mechanism including a brake pad lever pivotally mounted to the housing. The brake pad lever is actuated via a first end and has a second end spaced-apart therefrom. The brake pad mechanism has a brake pad connected to the brake pad lever adjacent to the second end of the brake pad lever. The brake pad lever is spring-biased to position the brake pad spaced-apart from and adjacent to the wheel. The brake pad lever is configured to cause the brake pad to abut the wheel when the lever is actuated. The brake housing extends about the brake pad mechanism for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
B62B 1/10 - Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels
B62B 5/04 - Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
B60T 1/04 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting directly on tread
B62L 3/02 - Brake-actuating mechanisms; Arrangements thereof for control by a hand lever
There is provided a walker apparatus having a brake, a braking handle, a brake wire, a brake rod, and a brake rod assembly. A gripping member connects to the brake wire. The gripping member includes a plate having a first end, a second end and an aperture near the second end. The plate connects to the brake wire near the first end and the plate slidably receives the brake rod through the aperture near the second end. The gripping member includes a clamp that engages the brake wire via a set screw. The gripping member is spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod in a non-actuated mode. When the braking handle actuates the brake wire, the plate tilts with the first end elevating relative to the second end, thereby causing the plate to engage with and abut the brake rod for thereby actuating the brake rod to brake.
There is provided a walker apparatus having a pair of upright, spaced-apart elongate members. Each elongate member includes an upper end for placing one's hands and a lower end spaced-apart from the upper end. A first pair of ground-engaging wheels are rotatably mounted to the elongate members at the lower ends. The apparatus includes a pair of support members that are spaced-apart and arc-shaped. The support members align respectively with and extend from the elongate members to distal ends of the support members. The support members have apexes extending towards the upper ends of the elongate members. A second pair of ground-engaging wheels operatively connect to the distal ends of the support members. The apparatus includes a seat for resting connecting to the apexes of the support members, the support members thereby supporting the seat.
B62B 1/12 - Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
A47D 13/04 - Apparatus for helping babies to walk; Baby walkers or strollers
There is provided a walker apparatus having a pair of frame members including telescoping tubes. The apparatus includes a handle bar assembly having a gripping handle, a connection member connected thereto and an actuation means for actuating the connection member. The apparatus has a brake pad means and a self-adjusting brake rod assembly disposed within one frame member. The brake rod assembly has a brake rod connected to the brake pad means and a gripping member connected to the connection member. The gripping member remains adjacent to the brake rod throughout the adjustment range of the telescoping tubes. The gripping member is spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod in a non-actuated mode and, when the gripping handle of the walker is squeezed to actuate the connection member, the gripping member is actuated to engage and actuate the brake rod.
The present invention relates to a wheel mounting assembly for a walker apparatus. The assembly has a pivotable wheel fork and a frame portion. A shaft is coupled to a first one of the wheel fork and the frame portion and is rotatably connected to a second one of the wheel fork and the frame portion. A bearing is interposed between the second one of the wheel fork and the frame portion and the shaft. The assembly has an alignment member with a first portion shaped to extend around and abut with the shaft. The alignment member has a resilient second portion configured to slidably engage with the second one of the wheel fork and the frame portion. The second portion of the alignment member is spaced-apart from the bearing. The alignment member thereby rotatably aligns and further supports pivoting of the wheel fork about the shaft.
The present invention relates to a wheel mounting assembly for a walker apparatus. The wheel mounting assembly has a wheel fork. The wheel mounting assembly has a frame portion with a first bore and a second bore disposed generally perpendicular to the first bore. The wheel mounting assembly has a shaft assembly rotatably connected to the wheel fork. The shaft assembly is partially disposed within the first bore. The shaft assembly includes a shaft having a first annular recess configured to align with the second bore. The wheel mounting assembly has a securing member at least partially disposed within the second bore so as to couple to the frame portion and engage with portions of the shaft surrounding the first annular recess. The shaft assembly is fixedly mounted to the frame portion thereby.
A foldable walker apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart inner frame members of two parts each hinged together, with a pair of link members diagonally extending therebetween. Each link has a bend extending upwardly and outwardly. The walker has support members that are arc-shaped with a seat extending between their apexes. A collapsible basket is provided with two end members each having a rigid peripheral portion connecting the frame members and a basket member of flexible fabric extending therebetween. A self-adjusting brake rod is provided with a gripping member spring- biased to remain free of the brake rod until the gripping member is operatively actuated to engage and thereby actuate the brake rod. A brake housing fully extends around a brake pad mechanism, including a means for connecting and adjusting the corresponding brake pad, to at least the outer periphery of one of the wheels for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.
The present invention relates to a foldable walker apparatus that includes a pair of upright, spaced-apart elongate members. Each elongate member has an upper end for placing one's hands and a lower end spaced-apart from the upper end. The apparatus has a first pair of ground-engaging wheels rotatably mounted to the elongate members at the lower ends. The apparatus has a pair of support members that are spaced-apart and arc--shaped. The support members align with and extend from the elongate members to distal ends of the support members. The support members have apexes extending towards the upper end of the elongate members. The apparatus includes a second pair of ground--engaging wheels operatively connecting to the distal ends of the support members. The apparatus includes a seat for resting connecting to the apexes of the support members, the support members thereby supporting the seat.
A foldable walker apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart inner frame members of two parts each hinged together, with a pair of link members diagonally extending therebetween. Each link has a bend extending upwardly and outwardly. The walker has support members that are arc-shaped with a seat extending between their apexes. A collapsible basket is provided with two end members each having a rigid peripheral portion connecting the frame members and a basket member of flexible fabric extending therebetween. A self-adjusting brake rod is provided with a gripping member spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod until the gripping member is operatively actuated to engage and thereby actuate the brake rod. A brake housing fully extends around a brake pad mechanism, including a means for connecting and adjusting the corresponding brake pad, to at least the outer periphery of one of the wheels for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.
B62B 1/12 - Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
There is provided a collapsible walker apparatus with a pair of outer frame members. The apparatus includes a pair of inner frame members interposed between and pivotally connecting to the outer frame members, each inner frame member including a first part and a second part hingedly connected together. One inner frame member has a seat handle outwardly extending therefrom. The apparatus has a pair of link members diagonally extending between and pivotally connecting to inner frame members for connecting together the inner frame members. Each link member has a bend extending outwardly towards an adjacent one of said outer frame members. The link members have an extended mode for opening the inner frame members outward and thereby spacing-apart the outer frame members, and a folded mode actuated via the seat handle for bringing the inner frame members together and thus the outer frame members to collapse the walker apparatus.
The present invention relates to a walker apparatus having a means for engaging a brake pad mechanism and a brake pad assembly with a brake housing to partially cover one of the apparatus' wheels. The brake pad assembly includes a brake pad mechanism having a spring-biased brake pad lever pivotally mounted to the brake housing. The brake pad lever is connected at a first end to the means for actuating the brake pad mechanism and has a slot at a second end. A brake pad is slidably insertable within the slot. The brake pad mechanism includes a means for connecting the brake pad within the slot and for adjusting the position of the brake pad relative to the wheel. The brake housing extends around the brake pad mechanism, including the means for connecting and adjusting, to the outer periphery of the wheel for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.
