Motorised drive accommodation arrangement for battery-powered wheelchair - provides for battery location in holder supported on protruding bars in portion of frame under seat

摘要

The wheelchair (1) is powered by a battery (10) supplying current to a drive (7) incorporating two electric motors (1) driving a pair of wheels (2) on either side of an electric circuit box (38) linked to controls (33) within easy reach of the patient's hand. The battery-holder (11) is located under the seat and has projecting adjustable support bars on which it can be rested statically in a part of the frame, with the bars making contact at three or more points. ADVANTAGE - Assists in handling of easily replaced or retrofitted battery-holder.