WHEELCHAIR BACKREST MOUNTING SYSTEM

摘要

A backrest mounting system provides angular and height adjustment of a backrest shell independent of backrest canes. The backrest mounting system attaches to a centrally located mounting structure on the backrest shell and defines at least two pivot axes that determine the angular position of the backrest shell relative to a wheelchair seat.

主权项

1. A backrest mounting and position adjustment system comprising:
a backrest shell having a central mounting structure; at least one backrest frame configured to carry the backrest shell independent of a backrest cane, the backrest frame secured to a wheelchair frame; a mounting block secured to the backrest shell and defining a first pivot axis; an offset mount secured for selective pivotal movement relative to the first pivot axis and defining a second pivot axis, the offset mount being secured to the backrest frame for selective pivotal movement about the second pivot axis.