Convertible wheelchair

摘要

The present invention relates to a convertible wheelchair with a removable wheel assembly that can be replaced by a stationary stand for use at the beach and other loose gravel and sand locations.

主权项

1. A convertible wheelchair for use by an individual outdoors, the wheelchair adapted for use outdoors in sand or loose gravel wherein a specialized wheel assembly is necessary, comprising:
a) a lower portion wheel assembly frame comprising a plurality of wheels adapted to be used outdoors in sand or loose gravel; b) an upper portion seat frame separate from the lower portion wheel assembly frame consisting of a seat portion, the seat consisting of a chair for the individual, and a frame designed to hold the seat portion, wherein the upper portion releasably mounts on the lower portion wheel assembly frame and is adapted to be used outdoors; c) a lower portion stationary stand assembly which upper portion frame releasably mounts upon when not mounted on the wheel assembly to provide a stationary seat portion consisting of a chair and is adapted to be used outdoors on sand or loose gravel in a seated configuration; and d) wherein the upper portion mounts on the wheel assembly frame to create a mobile configuration and alternately on the stand assembly to create a stationary seated configuration by means of a series of smaller diameter inserting tubes on the upper portion which fit releasably downward into a matching set of upward facing larger diameter receiving tubes individually in the lower portion wheel assembly and the lower portion stationary stand.