Wheelchair with Security Features

摘要

Wheelchair designs and enhancements are provided for use with conventional wheelchair design. The designs and enhancements include bariatric extension panels and security features making it suitable for use in high security areas such as prisons and psychiatric wards.

主权项

1. In a wheelchair that includes right and left sides and right and left seat panels, the improvement comprising: (a) a first bariatric seat extension panel that is hingedly mounted with respect to said right side and hingedly mounted with respect to said right seat panel as a means for increasing the width of said wheelchair (b) a second bariatric seat extension panel that is hingedly mounted with respect to said left side and hingedly mounted with respect to said left seat as a means for increasing the width of said wheelchair. Left and right bariatric seat extension panels defining at least one projection and one recess: wherein said first projection is configured and dimensioned to cooperate in an integrated relationship with said side and with said seat panel.