OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE FOR PARAPLEGIC HANDICAPPED PERSONS

摘要

The invention concerns an off-highway motor vehicle for paraplegic handicapped persons. It comprises a frame (1) whose base (1') has a U shape open towards the front, the paraplegic sitting on his wheelchair (3) being installed between the branches of the frame. The branches of the U are extended by two box plate girders (2) rotary-joined onto the frame and each including two wheels (8). In addition, the vehicle comprises a tubular frame (4) cooperating with two shoes (5) for embarking, disembarking and storing away the wheelchair ; these elements are rotary-joined (B.C) onto the frame and interconnected by a rocker bar (6). A kinematic chain transmits the movement of the drive train (7) to four driving wheels (8). The controls of the drive train and of the vehicle are provided on the frame (4).