摘要 |
2129656 9413241 PCTABS00032 A wheelchair comprises a base frame section (1) with a longitudinal rod (3, 4) carrying at its ends a front wheel (5) and a back wheel (6), respectively, and a seat frame section (2) for supporting a seat and a back rest. Each back wheel (6) is mounted in a wheel carrier (9) pivotably connected with the corresponding longitudinal rod (3, 4), wherein a spring means (15) is provided between the wheel carrier (9) and the longitudinal rod (3, 4), said spring means (15) extending substantially parallel with the longitudinal rod (3, 4). Each spring means (15) is preferably located below the corresponding longitudinal rod (3, 4). In this manner the wheelchair described is provided with an elastic back wheel suspension, wherein a compact construction is obtained by the location of the spring means. |