User assistance apparatus and methods

摘要

A user assistance apparatus and system is disclosed. The apparatus and system may include a base and a platform rotatably positionable about the base. A lift assist chair may be disposed upon the platform, and handrails may be attached to the platform such that the handrails rotate with the platform. The handrails extend from the platform to define an entry, and the handrails are configured to assist a user as the user passes between the entry and the lift assist chair. Fixtures may be disposed in a generally curved arrangement to cooperate with the entry as the platform is rotatably positioned about the base. Related methods of use are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A user assistance system, comprising:
a base; a platform rotatably positionable about the base; a chair disposed upon the platform; handrails attached to the platform such that the handrails rotate with the platform, the handrails extend forth from the platform to define an entry, the handrails configured to assist a user as the user passes between the entry and the chair; fixtures disposed in a generally curved arrangement to cooperate with the entry as the platform is rotatably positioned about the base; and a brake mechanism in mechanical cooperation with the platform and operable between a released condition and an engaged condition, the platform freely rotatable about the base when the brake mechanism is in the released condition, the platform held in fixed position with respect to the base when the brake mechanism is in the engaged condition, wherein the brake mechanism is adapted to bar passage between the chair and a pathway between the handrails when the brake mechanism is in the released condition and adapted to permit passage between the chair and the pathway between the handrails when the brake mechanism is in the engaged condition.