摘要 |
A vehicle for a suitably supported handicapped person who may move around while in an upright position and without obstruction in front of him, the steering means of the vehicle being operable for turning about the position occupied by the user. The vehicle comprises a platform 1 supported on wheels 5a, 5b, 5 upon which the driver stands and is held secure by belt 2. Wheels 5a, 5b are mounted in a forward position for rotation about a common, horizontal axis. Wheel 5 is steerable by means of tiller 4 and is driven by the electrical motor 6. The object is to make it easier for a handicapped person to carry out activities including say work at a factory bench, kitchen worktop or the like (including ones which have cupboards underneath). <IMAGE> |