| abstract |
The present invention provides an improved wheelchair - comprising a chassis, which has a lower chassis section pivotally connected to an upper chassis section, such that the upper chassis section can pivot in relation to the lower chassis section about a substantially horizontal axis; - where said lower section comprises two substantially parallel load carrying members, oriented in a direction parallel to the intended travelling direction of the wheelchair; - where the load carrying members are spaced in a direction perpendicular to the travelling direction by at least one transverse member; - where means are provided for detachably mounting rear wheels where the transverse member intersects each of the load carrying members; - and where close to, or as a part of, the mechanism pivotally connecting the upper and lower section, means are provided for attaching front wheels, said wheel mounting being pivotable about a vertical axle; - where means are provided for slidingly attaching a seat to the upper chassis section, said means further comprising means for pivoting the seat about a horizontal axis. |