Grab bar assembly

摘要

A grab bar assembly for assisting persons between a seated and standing position is disclosed. The assembly includes a framework having a base plate and a housing. A pivot shaft and coil spring are mounted within the housing. The spring is affixed at one end with respect to the stationary housing and is connected at its other end to the pivot shaft. A swing arm is disposed over the housing and affixed to at least one end of the pivot shaft and a grab bar is connected to the swing arm. The grab bar is designed to permit a user to grasp the bar and pivot it about the stationary cylindrical housing between a stored position and an in-use position.