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WO2007054721A1 - Appareil de deplacement et son procede d’utilisation - Google Patents

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WO2007054721A1
WO2007054721A1 PCT/GB2006/004219 GB2006004219W WO2007054721A1 WO 2007054721 A1 WO2007054721 A1 WO 2007054721A1 GB 2006004219 W GB2006004219 W GB 2006004219W WO 2007054721 A1 WO2007054721 A1 WO 2007054721A1
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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
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1063—Safety means
    • A61G7/1067—Safety means for adjustable bases
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    • 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
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
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    • A61G7/1019—Vertical extending columns or mechanisms
    • 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
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1038—Manual lifting aids, e.g. frames or racks
    • 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
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/104—Devices carried or supported by
    • A61G7/1046—Mobile bases, e.g. having wheels
    • 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
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/104—Devices carried or supported by
    • A61G7/1046—Mobile bases, e.g. having wheels
    • A61G7/1048—Mobile bases, e.g. having wheels having auxiliary drive means
    • 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
    • A61G2200/00—Information related to the kind of patient or his position
    • A61G2200/30—Specific positions of the patient
    • A61G2200/34—Specific positions of the patient sitting
    • 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
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1073—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G7/1076—Means for rotating around a vertical axis

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  • This invention relates to movement apparatus and method of use thereof.
  • a person with mobility difficulties (hereinafter referred to as patient) has had to rely on a third party, such as a nurse or carer, to lift them and/or support them when moving from one location or position to a second location or position.
  • problems associated with this include there being insufficient space available at the location which a patient is being moved from or being moved to for both the carer and patient to comfortably fit, thereby making it difficult for the carer to provide adequate help or support to the patient.
  • the patient may be relatively heavy or large compared to a carer, thereby requiring more than one carer to lift and/or support them. Furthermore, lifting the patient may result in the carer sustaining an injury or strain. In addition, a patient may often consider it undignifying or degrading to have to be lifted and/or supported by a carer in the abovedescribed manner.
  • hoist or wheelchair apparatus to help the patient to be moved from one location or position to a different location or position.
  • the patient is typically located in a support portion of the hoist or wheelchair and the support portion is moved between required positions.
  • An example of known hoist apparatus requires tracks to be fitted to a ceiling of a room in which the hoist is to be used, a part of the support portion moving on the tracks to allow the patient to be moved.
  • a problem with this type of apparatus is that the movement in the room is limited to where the tracks are fitted, the apparatus can only be used in the room and therefore this apparatus is of no use to the patient when they have left the room, the tracks are expensive and time consuming to fit and can reduce the aesthetic appearance of the room, particularly if the apparatus is being used in a patient's home.
  • Other known examples of hoist apparatus also require the hoist apparatus to be fitted at the location of use, such as a car hoist which is typically built into the car or a stair lift which is fitted to a wall adjacent the stairs.
  • a known type of movement apparatus which is mobile and can be moved in an arbitrary manner to different locations, is a wheelchair.
  • Most wheelchairs are designed to move in a substantially horizontal direction across a floor surface, although some wheelchairs also have the capability to raise or lower the support or seat portion, thereby allowing the patient to undergo some level of vertical movement.
  • this movement is fairly restrictive and does not allow a patient to be easily moved from the wheel chair into space restricted locations, such as a car, onto a toilet seat and/or the like.
  • movement apparatus said apparatus including frame means and support means associated with said frame means for supporting a user in a required manner, said frame means including at least a first upper frame portion and a second lower frame portion, at least one of said frame portions and/or said support means is capable of undergoing movement relative to the other frame portion and/or a frame portion respectively in two or more directions.
  • the two or more directions preferably relate to two or more different axes of movement. Further preferably the two or more directions include a substantially horizontal direction and a substantially vertical direction.
  • the frame portion or support means could be moved in a Z axis or at an acute angle between said X or substantially horizontal axis and said Y or substantially vertical axis.
  • the frame portion or support means is preferably reciprocally movable in each of said directions or axes of movement.
  • the at least one frame portion or support means can be rotated and/or tilted in a T axis or S-axis respectively.
  • the support means is attached to the frame means via attachment means. Further preferably the support means is detachably attached to the frame means, thereby allowing the support means to be removed, such that the apparatus can be at least partially disassembled, for repair and/or replacement of the support means and/or to allow a different type of support means to be attached to the frame means.
  • the attachment means can include any or any combination of one or more clips, screws, nuts and bolts, buckles, welding, adhesive, Velcro (Hook & Loop fastenings), inter-engaging members, protrusion/recess and/or aperture engagement, friction fit and/or the like.
  • a protruding pin is associated with one of the support means or part of the frame means and a recess or sleeve member is associated with the other of the support means or part of the frame means.
  • the protruding pin is located in the recess or sleeve member to allow engagement therebetween.
  • the protruding pin can be provided substantially vertically, substantially horizontal and/or at an acute angle relative thereto.
  • the frame portion to which the support means is mounted or associated with can be move in said two or more directions or axes.
  • the support means is movably mounted on the frame means, such as rotation or spin (or T-axis), pivotal or tilting movement (or R-axis), sliding movement and/or the like.
  • This movement allows the support means to be positioned and moved through any suitable angle, such as between 0-360 degrees to allow the user to move between required positions.
  • the support means is attached to a part of the first upper frame portion in use.
  • the support means can include any or any combination of a seat portion, sling, toilet seat, bath seat, hoist arm, stretcher, bed and/or the like.
  • the support means can be moved whilst keeping the centre of gravity of a user located thereon substantially unchanged.
  • a substantially circular seat can be provided and the pin can rotate about the pin or vice versa.
  • the movement apparatus includes handle means for allowing a third party, such as a nurse or carer to move and/or control the apparatus.
  • the handle means can be used to help steer the apparatus in use and/or can have braking means and/or movement control means associated therewith.
  • User actuation means are typically associated with the apparatus to allow relative movement of the first and/or second frame portions.
  • the user actuation means can be provided on the apparatus itself for actuation by the user or third party and/or the user actuation means can allow remote control of the apparatus. Remote control of the apparatus can be undertaken via cable, infra red, radio waves and/ or the like.
  • the apparatus includes drive means to allow movement of the apparatus, support means and/ or the one or more frame portions to be undertaken.
  • the drive means can be manually actuated and/or can be automatically actuated via power means.
  • the power means are typically electrical power means and can include a connection to a mains electricity power supply, one or more batteries and/ or the like.
  • the drive means can include mechanical means, pneumatic means, hydraulic means and/or the like.
  • the lower frame portion is in the form of one or more elongate arm members and preferably the lower frame portion comprises at least two substantially parallel elongate arm members.
  • Preferably one or more wheels or movement means are associated with said second lower frame portion to allow the apparatus to be moved across a floor surface in use.
  • At least a further frame member is typically located on or between said lower frame portion or said one or more lower elongate arm members and arranged to be contactable with the ground on one or both sides of the elongate arm member or members in use, thereby providing a base support.
  • the further frame member is provided substantially perpendicular to the one or more elongate arm members and extends outwardly from said arm members.
  • the further frame member is typically movably mounted, and preferably slidably movable, on said lower frame portion or elongate arm member or members to allow the position of the base support to be adjusted depending on the mode or location in which the apparatus is to be used and/or the weight of the object, person or animal using the apparatus.
  • the further frame member can remain stationary and the lower frame portion or the at least one elongate arm member can move relatively thereto.
  • the lower frame portion can comprise two or more elongate arm members which diverge away from each other towards the free ends thereof to create a substantially V-shaped base structure, thereby providing greater stability to the apparatus.
  • the further frame member can be formed so as to allow the elongate arm members to move between substantially parallel and diverging conditions or the further frame member can move along diverging or parallel elongate arm members.
  • the upper frame portion is in the form of one or more arm members.
  • the one or more arm members forming the upper frame portion are shorter in length than the one or more arm members forming the lower frame portion.
  • the upper frame portion includes two substantially parallel arm members.
  • the at least upper frame portion is preferably substantially parallel with the at least second lower frame portion and further preferably the upper and lower frame portions are substantially vertically aligned.
  • a further frame member is typically provided on or between the upper arm member(s) or upper frame portion and further preferably the further frame member is movable, and preferably slidably movable, on said upper arm member(s) or upper frame portion.
  • the support means are attached or detachably attached to the further frame member provided on or between the upper arm member(s) or upper frame portion. Movement of the further frame member on the upper arm member(s) or upper frame portion preferably allows movement of the support means in a substantially horizontal direction.
  • At least a third frame portion is provided between the first upper and second lower frame portions. Further preferably the at least third frame portion is in a substantially upright position.
  • the third frame portion is substantially perpendicular to the first and second frame portions.
  • the first and/or second frame portions can be provided at an acute angle relative to the third frame portion if required.
  • at least the first upper frame portion is movable relative to the third frame portion and preferably is reciprocally movable along said third frame portion.
  • the first upper frame portion and also the support means attached directly or indirectly thereto can be movable in a substantially vertical direction.
  • the at least third frame portion is movable relative to the second lower frame portion.
  • the third frame portion is slidably movable at long at least a part of the second lower frame member.
  • Movement means can be associated with the at least third frame portion if required.
  • the apparatus can be partially or wholly folded between a substantially erect condition and a substantially collapsed, disassembled and/or folded condition to allow easy storage and transportation of the same.
  • the apparatus can be collapsed by moving the frame portions relative to each other, such as pivotally moving the third frame portion from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position, telescoping one or more frame portions or detachably attaching one or more frame portions.
  • Movement means can be provided on the apparatus, such as for example in contact with the base of the third frame portion, one the lower frame portion and/ or the further frame member located on or between the lower frame portion.
  • the movement means can include any or any combination of one or more wheels, ball bearings, rollers and/or the like.
  • the movement means can be adapted to move on and/or off road or flat surfaces as required.
  • the movement apparatus can be in the form of a wheelchair or hoist.
  • brake means are associated with the movement means and/or frame means.
  • releasable locking means are associated with the upper and/or lower frame portions and/or the frame member associated with the same to allow the frame member be locked in position with respect to said frame portions in use.
  • the brake means and the locking means can be actuated independently of each other and/or substantially simultaneously to each other.
  • the frame member of the lower frame portion is moved to a rearwardly position with respect to the frame member of the upper frame portion in use in order to improve the stability of the apparatus.
  • a method of using movement apparatus said apparatus including frame means and support means associated with said frame means for supporting a user in a required manner, said frame means including at least a first upper frame portion and a second lower frame portion, said method including the step of moving at least one of said frame portions and/or said support means is capable relative to the other frame portion and/or a frame portion respectively in two or more directions.
  • a wheelchair said wheelchair including frame means and support means associated with said frame means for supporting a user in a required manner, said frame means including at least a first upper frame portion and a second lower frame portion, at least one of said frame portions and/or said support means is capable of undergoing movement relative to the other frame portion and/or a frame portion respectively in two or more directions.
  • locking means for movement apparatus there is provided.
  • movement apparatus including frame means and support means associated with said frame means for supporting a user in a required manner, said frame means including at least a first upper frame portion, a second lower frame portion and a third substantially upright frame portion located between said first and second frame portions, at least one of said frame portions and/or said support means capable of undergoing movement relative to the other frame portions and/or a frame portion respectively in two or more different axes.
  • the present invention provides a multi-functional apparatus which allows movement in any required direction and which is relatively compact to allow the apparatus to be used in relatively confined spaces.
  • the apparatus can undergo at least two levels of movement (i.e., substantially horizontal movement and one level of substantially vertical movement, thereby providing the apparatus of the present invention with greater versatility than prior art devices.
  • the present apparatus provide in a single unit the range of movement and applications that conventionally would require up to nine separate prior art items of apparatus.
  • the present invention can be used in any environment for any application, such as domestic, leisure (i.e. boating, driving), off road use, on-road use, on holiday and/or the like.
  • the apparatus can also be easily transported in the boot of a car or in a substantially collapsed condition.
  • Figure Ia is a perspective view of movement apparatus according to the present invention in a first position using the hoist arrangement
  • Figure Ib is a view of the apparatus in figure Ia in a second position and wit ha horizontal attachment pin rather than a vertical attachment pin;
  • Figures 2a is a perspective view of the movement apparatus in figure Ia using a chair arrangement in place of the hoist arrangement in one embodiment;
  • Figures 2b is a perspective view of the apparatus in figure 2a with a different chair arrangement
  • Figure 3a is a perspective view of the movement apparatus in figure Ia without support means in a first position and with the drive means in a rearward position;
  • Figure 3b is a perspective view of the apparatus in figure 3a in a partially collapsed position
  • Figure 4 is a detailed view of a brake and locking mechanism for use with the apparatus in one embodiment
  • Figures 5a-5d are simplified views of apparatus according to the present invention showing movement in an X axis, Y axis, Taxis and R axis;
  • Figures 6a and 6b are simplified views of apparatus according to the present invention showing the support means being moved when arranged laterally;
  • FIGS 7a and 7b are simplified view of apparatus according to the present invention showing the hoist support means being tilted;
  • FIG 8 is a simplified view of apparatus according to the present invention showing the support means in the form of a stretched. Referring firstly to figures Ia and Ib, there is illustrated movement apparatus 2 when used with a hoist arrangement.
  • the movement apparatus 2 includes a first upper frame portion 4, a second lower frame portion 6 and a third frame portion 8 which is positioned substantially vertically and is substantially perpendicular to said upper and lower frame portions 4, 6.
  • the upper frame portion 4 includes two substantially parallel arm members 10, 12 which are located a spaced distance apart.
  • a sleeve portion 14, 16 is provided at a first side edge of each arm member 10, 12 and this sleeve portion is slidably mounted on the two substantially vertical frame members 18, 20 comprising the third frame portion 8.
  • a frame member 22 is provided between top edges 24, 26 of arm members 10, 12 and is slidably mounted thereon. As such, frame member 22 can undergo linear movement in a substantially horizontal direction shown by arrow 28.
  • the frame member 22 can typically move over the full distance of arm members 10, 12 from a position adjacent vertical frame members 18, 20 to a front end 30, 32 of each arm member and is typically substantially perpendicular to said edges 24, 26.
  • Support means in the form of a hoist 34 are associated with frame member 22 to allow a patient to be moved from a first position to a second position. Only the frame of the hoist 34 is shown for the purposes of clarity.
  • Attachment means in the form of an upwardly protruding pin 36 are provided on frame member 22, typically substantially centrally thereof, as shown in figure Ia, and a sleeve portion 38 provided on hoist 34 is located over said pin 36 to engage the hoist to frame member 22.
  • a support arm 40 is also provided on the hoist for attachment between sleeve portion 38 and frame element 42 located between the vertical frame members 18, 20 to provide the hoist with additional strength and stability.
  • Sleeve portion 38 is typically rotatably mounted on pin 36 thereby allowing rotation of the hoist through 0-360 degrees as required.
  • the attachment means is in the form of a horizontal pin 36' and sleeve portion 38 provided on the hoist is located over said pin 36' to engage the hoist to frame member 22.
  • the sleeve can be provided on frame member 22 and the pin can be provided with hoist 34.
  • hoist can be provided in any suitable form, size, shape and/or design as required.
  • the lower frame portion 6 includes two elongate arm members 44, 46 provided a spaced distance apart and substantially parallel to each other. Arm members 44, 46 are joined to vertical frame members 18, 20 at a first end 48, 50 thereof.
  • Movement means in the form of a first set of wheels 52 are provided at ends 48, 50 and a second set of wheels 54 are provided at free ends 56, 58 of arm members 44, 46. These wheels allow the apparatus to be moved between required locations.
  • the lower frame portion 6 typically provides the base support for the apparatus. Further base support is provided by frame member 60 located between arm members 44, 46 and substantially perpendicular thereto. Frame member 60 protrudes outwardly of arm members 44, 46 and movement means in the form of wheels 62 are provided adjacent the free ends 64, 66 of frame member 60.
  • frame member 60 is joined to sleeve members 68, 70 and said sleeve members are slidably mounted on arm members 44, 46.
  • frame member 60 can undergo linear movement in a substantially horizontal plane, as shown by arrow 72, along substantially the entire length of arm members 44, 46.
  • the position of the frame member 60 can be moved depending on the location of the centre of gravity of the apparatus to provide the apparatus with strength and stability, as shown in figure Ib.
  • Handle means 74, 76 are provided at the top ends 78, 80 of vertical frame members 18, 20 to allow a third party, such as a carer or nurse to steer and move the apparatus between required positions.
  • User actuation means and/ or control means 82 can be provided in association with one of both of the handles 74, 76 to allow movement of frame members 22 and 60 in relation to upper arm members 10, 12 and lower arm members 44, 46 respectively.
  • Movement of frame members 22, 60 and/ or movement of the upper frame portion 4 in a substantially vertical direction along the length of vertical frame members 18, 20 can take place via powered means controlled by the user actuation means. Alternatively the frame members 22, 60 and portion 4 can be moved manually if required.
  • a housing 84 is provided on the apparatus for housing drive means in the form of a motor and hydraulic ram.
  • the housing 84 is pivotally mounted on or adjacent lower frame portion 6 and is capable of movement between a forwardly position, as shown in figure Ia, to a rearwardly position, as shown in figure 3 a.
  • Suitable wiring and connections 77 can be provided between housing 84, the user actuation means, control means and/or the frame portions/members as required.
  • FIG. 2a and 2b there are illustrated alternative arrangements to that shown in figures Ia and Ib, wherein hoist 34 has been replaced with a seat 86 or seat 86'.
  • the seat can be of any suitable size, shape or design.
  • seat 86 typically includes a base 88, side walls 90 and an open front end 92. A user typically sits on base 88 and is prevented from falling out via side walls 90. Other means could be used to secure a user in the seat if required, such as a belt and/or the like.
  • Seat 86 is typically provided with a sleeve portion adjacent rear side wall 90' for location over protruding pin 36 on frame member 22. Seat 86 is therefore typically rotatable through any suitable angle as required.
  • the pin can be rotated about a peripheral edge of seat 86.
  • the seat can be arranged so that the centre of gravity remains substantially unchanged during movement thereof. With the seat in use, housing 84 is typically located in a rearward position against frame members 18, 20 to allow more space to be provided below arm members 10, 12.
  • housing 84 is detachably attached from arm members 10, 12 and pivotably movable from an acute angle relative to elongate arm members 44, 46 to a substantially horizontal and parallel position adjacent said arm members.
  • Arm members 10, 12 are movable towards wheels 52 and the upper portion of frame members 18, 20 could be teles copically shortened, folded, dismantled and/or the like.
  • arm members 44, 46 could be telescopically shortened, folded, dismantled and/or the like.
  • a user moves upper arm members 10, 12 relative to vertical frame members 18, 20 to a height suitable to allow a user to move onto seat portion 86.
  • the user can secure themselves into seat portion 86 and can rotate the seat portion into a direction the user wishes to face.
  • the apparatus is then moved to a suitable position, such as adjacent a car door.
  • the lower elongate arm members 44, 46 are located on the floor surface adjacent the car and typically are located at least partially underneath the car, thereby allowing the apparatus to be moved into close proximity with the car whilst providing adequate base support for the same.
  • the frame member 60 is moved via wheels 62 located on the ends thereof to a suitable position along arm members 44, 46 which will provide adequate support and stability for the apparatus.
  • Arm members 10, 12 are then raised or lowered to the appropriate height to transfer the user to the car.
  • Frame member 22 is then moved along the upper edge of arm members 10, 12 until the seat portion 86 is at a suitable distance from the car to allow a user to transfer into the car.
  • the apparatus can be made from any suitable material, such as any or any combination of wood, metal, plastic, rubber and/or the like. It can be used both inside a building or outside and can be adapted to allow movement over any suitable terrain.
  • the brake and locking mechanism can be actuated by a foot pedal, via the actuation/control means 82 or via some other form of control means.
  • a first set of brakes can be associated with rear wheels 52. These brakes can be of a conventional form consisting of one or more brake pads which are moved into engagement with wheels 52 when a user wishes to prevent movement of the apparatus.
  • a second set of brakes 94 can be associated with wheels 62 of frame member 60.
  • the brakes typically includes a rod portion 96 located adjacent and underneath frame member 60 and of substantially equal length to frame member 60.
  • a substantially U-shaped portion 98 is located on the free ends 100, 102 of rod portion 96. When the brakes are in an "out of use" position, the U-shaped portion 98 is a spaced distance apart from wheels 62 in a lowered position. When the brakes are actuated, the U-shaped portion 98 is raised into engagement with wheels 62, such that the parallel arm portions 104, 106 of the U-shaped portion are moved into engagement with opposite sides of each wheel 62, thereby preventing rotation of said wheels.
  • the locking mechanism is located in sleeve portions 68, 70 and includes one or more pins which are movable between a first position, wherein they engage in one of the plurality of spaced apart apertures 108 provided on lower arm members 44, 46, to prevent movement of sleeve portions 68, 70 along arm members, and a second position, wherein the are disengaged from apertures 108 and movement of sleeve portions 68, 70 and thus frame member 60 relative to arm members 44, 46 is allowed.
  • a similar locking mechanism can be provided on upper arm members 10, 12 if required.
  • the rear wheels 52 are typically larger than wheels 62 provided on frame member 60 which are in turn typically larger than wheels 54 located on the free ends 56, 58 of lower arm members 44, 46.
  • the small size of the front wheels 54 allows the wheels and adjacent portion of the arm members to be located under suitable objects, such as a bath, a car, around a toilet, under a chair and /or the like.
  • the seat or support means 86 can be moved in a substantially horizontal or X axis shown by arrow 200 between a rearwardly position, as shown in figure 5a, and a forwardly position, as shown in figure 5b; can be tilted in an R-axis from side to side as shown by arrow 202; can be rotated or spun in a T-axis as shown by arrow 204 and/or can be moved in a substantially vertical or Y axis as shown by arrow 206 between a lowered position, as shown in figure 5c, and a raised position, as shown in figure 5d.
  • lower frame member 60 can be moved in a substantially horizontal or X axis 208 (preferably in a lower plane than axis 200) . It will also be noted that larger wheels 52, 62 can be provided, as shown in figures 5c and 5d to allow the apparatus to be moved easily on an off- road surface. With the seat in a forwardly position, lower frame member 60 is typically moved to a position rearwardly relative thereto.
  • a "n" shaped attachment 210 allows seat 86 to be moved to a lateral position with respect to the apparatus, thereby allowing the apparatus to be moved adjacent to a car, armchair, toilet and/or the like to allow the user to more easily access the car, armchair, toilet etc without the frame of the apparatus causing obstruction.
  • Figures 7a and 7b illustrates how a combination of substantially vertical and movement of upper frame 10 and horizontal movement of frame 22, together with a tilting action around attachment pin 36 allows hoist 34 to be moved in a plurality of different directions.
  • Different support attachments can be joined to pin 36 in place of hoist to allow a plurality of different applications to be provided by the same item of apparatus.
  • Figure 8 illustrates support means in the form of a stretcher 212 for use with the apparatus.
  • One upper end 214 of stretcher 212 is attached to pin 36.
  • Support legs 216, 218 protrude downwardly from the base of stretcher 212.
  • Lower end of support legs 218 are joined to the lower frame portion 44 and the lower end of support legs 216 are provided with a wheel 220 thereon to allow both the apparatus and stretcher to be moved across a floor surface.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil de déplacement comprenant un moyen d’encadrement et un moyen de support (34) associé au moyen d’encadrement pour supporter un utilisateur de la manière nécessaire. Le moyen d’encadrement comprend au moins une première partie d’encadrement supérieure (4) et une seconde partie d’encadrement inférieure (6). Au moins une des parties d’encadrement et/ou le moyen de support sont capables de réaliser un mouvement par rapport à l’autre partie d’encadrement et/ou à une partie d’encadrement, respectivement, dans deux directions ou davantage.
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