EP1772128A3 - Wheelchair with device for maintaining a constant speed - Google Patents

Wheelchair with device for maintaining a constant speed Download PDF

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EP1772128A3
EP1772128A3 EP06016730A EP06016730A EP1772128A3 EP 1772128 A3 EP1772128 A3 EP 1772128A3 EP 06016730 A EP06016730 A EP 06016730A EP 06016730 A EP06016730 A EP 06016730A EP 1772128 A3 EP1772128 A3 EP 1772128A3
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Klaus Busche
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Meyra Wilhelm Meyer GmbH and Co KG
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/04—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs motor-driven

Abstract

A cruise control for a mobility buggy for disabled user has the conventional speed control fitted with mechanical stops to hold the speed at selected values or with a programmable electronic control in which are stored a selection of speeds, including selected maximum speeds. The cruise control is fitted with an off switch operated by the user and/or a carer.
EP06016730A 2005-10-10 2006-08-10 Wheelchair with device for maintaining a constant speed Not-in-force EP1772128B1 (en)

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PL06016730T PL1772128T3 (en) 2005-10-10 2006-08-10 Wheelchair with device for maintaining a constant speed

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DE102005048374A DE102005048374A1 (en) 2005-10-10 2005-10-10 Wheelchair with device for keeping the speed constant

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EP1772128A2 EP1772128A2 (en) 2007-04-11
EP1772128A3 true EP1772128A3 (en) 2007-08-22
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AT (1) ATE447920T1 (en)
DE (2) DE102005048374A1 (en)
DK (1) DK1772128T3 (en)
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DE102017111129A1 (en) 2017-05-22 2018-11-22 Otto Bock Mobility Solutions Gmbh Wheelchair with at least one electric auxiliary drive
DE102017111127A1 (en) 2017-05-22 2018-11-22 Otto Bock Mobility Solutions Gmbh Wheelchair with at least one electric auxiliary drive

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US5135063A (en) * 1990-08-30 1992-08-04 Smucker Manufacturing, Inc. Power unit for driving manually-operated wheelchair
US5651422A (en) * 1994-04-22 1997-07-29 The Center For Innovative Technology Universal-fit, quick-connect power drive/steer attachment for wheelchair
US20060180368A1 (en) * 2005-02-16 2006-08-17 Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. Cruise control system for electric wheelchair

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US6880855B2 (en) * 2003-01-06 2005-04-19 General Motors Corporation Rotary driver control input device
NL1026178C2 (en) * 2004-05-12 2005-11-15 Ludgerus Beheer B V Wheelchair with drive support and force sensor for use with it.

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US5135063A (en) * 1990-08-30 1992-08-04 Smucker Manufacturing, Inc. Power unit for driving manually-operated wheelchair
US5651422A (en) * 1994-04-22 1997-07-29 The Center For Innovative Technology Universal-fit, quick-connect power drive/steer attachment for wheelchair
US20060180368A1 (en) * 2005-02-16 2006-08-17 Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. Cruise control system for electric wheelchair

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ATE447920T1 (en) 2009-11-15
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PL1772128T3 (en) 2010-04-30
DK1772128T3 (en) 2010-03-15
EP1772128A2 (en) 2007-04-11

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