Joel D Poindexter

US Patent:

60535199, Apr 25, 2000

Filed:

Nov 13, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/969230

Inventors:

Joel T. Poindexter - Independence MO
Robert A. Eberle - Kansas City MO
James L. Gerner - Shawnee KS
Joel D. Poindexter - Independence MO
Edith L. Poindexter - Independence MO

Assignee:

The Advanced Technologies Corp. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

B62M 114

US Classification:

2802501

Abstract:

An occupant-operated motorized vehicle is provided having a motorized front wheel assembly. The vehicle is further provided with an operator controlled lifting structure which aides the occupant in coming to a standing position. The lifting structure includes a linear actuator that is coupled to a clevis, which is in turn coupled to a shaft. Activation of the actuator causes the clevis and therefore the shaft to rotate. Attached to each end of the shaft is a lift lever that extends rearwardly away from the shaft. The end of the lever not attached to the shaft are equipped to be coupled to a support sling that is used to support the occupant and raise the occupant to a standing position. The vehicle is further equipped with a seat to accommodate the occupant in an initial seated position, and at any time that the occupant desires to be in a seated position. The vehicle of the invention also includes a hip support which is used to support the occupant in a stable, standing position and which may be adjusted vertically to enhance the support and comfort of the occupant.