Compact wheelchair platform

摘要

A wheelchair platform comprises a tilting platform for a wheelchair comprising a base to support the wheelchair in use and a back wall. The platform is pivotably connected between a pair of side supports in a compact construction. Actuators, such as hydraulic rams, are operable to tilt the platform. The pivot axis for the platform is forward of the back wall and above the base. The actuators are also forward of the back wall. The platform swings forward when tilting. The base may be hinged approximately half way along its length to allow the front half to be folded over for storage.

主权项

1. A wheelchair platform comprising: a tilting platform for a wheelchair, said tilting platform being pivotably mounted between a pair of side supports and a pair of actuators, provided at or in each of the side supports, being operable to tilt the tilting platform when supporting a wheelchair in use, said tilting platform including a platform base and a back wall, wherein at least a forward portion of the platform base which supports a wheelchair in use is hinged so as to allow the tilting platform to be folded when not in use with the forward portion of the platform base folded over into the area between the side supports.