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公开(公告)号:US11903887B2
公开(公告)日:2024-02-20
申请号:US17179466
申请日:2021-02-19
申请人: INVACARE CORPORATION
发明人: Robert Bekoscke
IPC分类号: A61G5/10
CPC分类号: A61G5/1078 , A61G5/1089
摘要: Embodiments of a wheelchair and suspension system are provided. The suspension includes a drive assembly that is pivotably connected to a base frame at multiple locations. In one embodiment, the connection is via intermediary pivoting links or arms. Embodiments of the links or arms including rigid links, resilient links, elastic links, shocks, springs, gas cylinders and lockable gas cylinders (or combinations of the foregoing). The drive assembly can, via the pivot connections, pivot to accommodate and traverse variations and obstacles on ground surfaces.
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公开(公告)号:US20220409454A1
公开(公告)日:2022-12-29
申请号:US17900925
申请日:2022-09-01
申请人: Invacare Corporation
发明人: Robert Bekoscke , Damon Jurkiewicz
摘要: A suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame, at least one drive assembly and at least one caster pivot arm. The at least one drive assembly and the at least one caster pivot arm are pivotally connected to the frame such that the drive assembly and the front caster pivot arm are pivotable relative to one another.
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公开(公告)号:US20220020480A1
公开(公告)日:2022-01-20
申请号:US17376205
申请日:2021-07-15
申请人: INVACARE CORPORATION
IPC分类号: G16H40/40 , G16H10/65 , G16H40/67 , G06K19/077 , G06K7/10 , G16H40/20 , B01D53/04 , A61M16/00 , A61M16/10
摘要: Systems and methods are provided for managing medical devices. In one embodiment, medical device usage data is stored on the medical device to indicate the usage, health, and alarm or error codes. The usage data is electronically read and assessed against one or more thresholds to determine if the medical device is operating properly and, hence, can be inventoried for reuse, or is need of service or repair. Other embodiments are also disclosed wherein the medical device wirelessly scan its environment to ensure, for example, the device is used with approved accessories or components and personnel. In yet other embodiments, medical devices are provided that can configure themselves for operation by scanning any connected components for component-specific operational data. The operational data is then used to configure the medical device to operate with the component.
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公开(公告)号:US20220016569A1
公开(公告)日:2022-01-20
申请号:US17376197
申请日:2021-07-15
申请人: INVACARE CORPORATION
发明人: Matthew E. Monaghan , Pankaj Patil
IPC分类号: B01D53/22 , B01D53/047 , B01D53/04 , B01D69/04
摘要: Systems and methods are provided that obtain the same or better level of performance by using lower operating flow rates and pressures within the system. This extends the life of system components and lower energy consumption. In one embodiment, gas separation (or sieve) beds that are used to separate gaseous components are provided that have lower flow and pressure requirements compared to conventional beds. The sieve beds include, for example, a diffuser having low solid area in cross-section and maximum open area for flow while providing adequate mechanical properties to contain sieve material and support filter media. In another embodiment, systems and methods are provided having an indicator when a component has been serviced or repaired. This provides an indication whether the component has been tampered with in any manner. This allows the manufacturer to determine if the component was serviced, repaired, or tampered with outside the manufacturer's domain.
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公开(公告)号:US20210370741A1
公开(公告)日:2021-12-02
申请号:US17395565
申请日:2021-08-06
申请人: Invacare Corporation
发明人: Robert Bekoscke , Damon Jurkiewicz , Gerald Fought
摘要: Embodiments of a suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame and a locking assembly. The locking assembly inhibits tipping of a frame of the vehicle when tipping of the frame is detected.
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公开(公告)号:US20210369518A1
公开(公告)日:2021-12-02
申请号:US17394525
申请日:2021-08-05
申请人: Invacare Corporation
摘要: Wheeled vehicles, such as wheelchairs, that are adapted to traverse obstacles are provided. The wheeled vehicles include a frame, drive wheels, front anti-tip wheels positioned in front of the drive wheels and rear anti-tip wheels positioned behind the drive wheels. One exemplary vehicle includes front anti-tip wheels supported by rigid arms that are fixed to the frame and drive assemblies that are independently suspended from the frame. Another exemplary vehicle includes a linkage that links the front and rear anti-tip wheels, such that movement of one of the front or rear anti-tip wheel relative to the frame causes movement of the other wheel relative to the frame.
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公开(公告)号:US20200206047A1
公开(公告)日:2020-07-02
申请号:US16726562
申请日:2019-12-24
申请人: Invacare Corporation
IPC分类号: A61G5/10 , A61G5/04 , A61G5/06 , B60G17/005 , B60G15/08 , B60G17/048 , B60G17/056 , B60G7/00 , B60G17/015 , B60G17/016 , B60G17/08 , F16F9/53
摘要: A wheelchair suspension comprises a frame, at least one pivot arm, at least one front caster, at least one rear caster, a stabilizing system, and a sensor. The pivot arm is coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. The rear caster is coupled to the frame. The stabilizing system is coupled to the frame and the pivot arm. The sensor is arranged such that tipping of the frame causes actuation of the stabilizing system to at least partially resist further movement of the frame.
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公开(公告)号:US10130534B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-20
申请号:US15381649
申请日:2016-12-16
申请人: Invacare Corporation
发明人: John Mattes , Bruce A. Jaenke , Gary E. Chopcinski
摘要: By programming position parameters corresponding to user support surfaces of a power driven wheelchair, movement of the user support surfaces is automated. The user support surfaces can be positioned individually, as part of a sequence or as part of a series of sequences. Accordingly, with little effort, a user can position the user support surfaces of the wheelchair to a predefined position.
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公开(公告)号:US09987177B2
公开(公告)日:2018-06-05
申请号:US14875110
申请日:2015-10-05
申请人: Invacare Corporation
发明人: Gerold Goertzen , William A. Null
CPC分类号: A61G5/06 , A61G5/04 , A61G5/043 , A61G5/061 , A61G5/1075 , A61G5/1078 , A61G5/1089 , A61G5/128 , B60G7/001 , B60G17/02 , B60G17/033 , B60G2200/13 , B60G2202/42 , B60G2300/24 , B60G2300/40 , Y10S180/907
摘要: A wheelchair suspension is provided. The wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a front caster pivot arm, a drive assembly, and a rear caster. The front caster pivot arm is pivotally connected to the frame. The front caster is coupled to a front end of the front caster pivot arm. The drive assembly is pivotally connected to the front caster pivot arm. The drive assembly comprises a drive wheel and a motor that drives the drive wheel. Torquing of the drive wheel by the motor in a forward direction causes the drive assembly to pivot with respect to the front caster pivot arm such that the drive wheel moves forward toward the front caster and a distance between a support surface and the connection between of the drive assembly and the front caster pivot arm increases.
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公开(公告)号:US09700470B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-11
申请号:US15060121
申请日:2016-03-03
申请人: INVACARE CORPORATION
发明人: Robert Bekoscke , Kevin Burns
CPC分类号: A61G5/06 , A61G5/043 , A61G5/045 , A61G5/10 , A61G5/1078 , A61G5/1089 , B60G3/207 , B60G2300/24
摘要: A wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a drive assembly pivot arm, a drive assembly, a front caster pivot arm, a front caster, and a spring and shock absorbing assembly. The drive assembly pivot arm is pivotally connected to the frame. The drive assembly includes a drive wheel and is mounted to the drive assembly pivot arm. The front caster pivot arm is pivotally mounted to the frame and coupled to the drive assembly pivot arm. The front caster is coupled to the at least one front caster pivot arm. The spring and shock absorbing assembly is pivotally connected to the drive assembly pivot arm at a first pivotal connection and pivotally connected to the front caster pivot arm at a second pivotal connection. The first and second pivotal connections are positioned such that a majority of the force applied by the spring and shock absorbing assembly is applied to the drive wheel when the suspension is on a flat, horizontal support surface.
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