A position adjustment mechanism for an assistive device having a column 5 for mounting on a mobility aid or stand, a carriage for supporting an adjustable portion of the assistive device 1, the carriage (22; fig 4) moveably mounted to the column and moveable along a portion of the axial length, and a drive loop (18; fig 4) to effect movement of the carriage relative to the column via a motor 6. Also, an armature angular adjustment mechanism of an assistive device having a mount 3 configured to the support the armature of the assistive device comprising a connector (14; fig 3) to movably connect to a support, and first and second adjustment mechanisms to allow adjustment of the angular position of the mount relative to the support about a first and second axes, respectively. The invention is compact and enables quick deconstruction to enable easy loading of, for example, a wheelchair upon which the assistive device is fitted.
Assistive device
2022-04-13
Patent
Electronic Resource
English