摘要 |
A docking mechanism for mounting in a vehicle movably supports a separable chair. The docking mechanism has a turntable, fixed in the vehicle, carrying arms with an articulated lifting device to move the chair vertically and horizontally along the arms. In operation, the chair is maneuvered over the lifting device, outside the vehicle, and raised vertically then moved horizontally along the arms to a stowed position inside the vehicle. The chair has powered supporting wheels which are steerable and retractable for stowing. In this manner, an occupant of the chair may enter and exit a vehicle without leaving the chair. |