20240051439. VEHICLE SEAT FOR ACCOMMODATING A WHEELCHAIR simplified abstract (Priestman Goode Limited)
VEHICLE SEAT FOR ACCOMMODATING A WHEELCHAIR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nigel Ian Smith of Bristol (GB)
VEHICLE SEAT FOR ACCOMMODATING A WHEELCHAIR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051439 titled 'VEHICLE SEAT FOR ACCOMMODATING A WHEELCHAIR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a vehicle seat that is designed to be fixed in a vehicle. The seat has a gap between the lower edge of the seat back and the vehicle floor, allowing wheelchair wheels to protrude through the gap. The seat also has a foldable or removable seat base that can be stowed when the seat is used by a wheelchair.
- The vehicle seat is fixed in a vehicle and has a gap to accommodate wheelchair wheels.
- The seat base can be folded or removed to allow for wheelchair use.
- The seat base can be stowed against the seat back when not in use.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in vehicles to provide accessible seating for wheelchair users.
- It can be implemented in public transportation vehicles, such as buses or trains, to improve accessibility for wheelchair users.
Problems Solved:
- This technology solves the problem of limited accessibility for wheelchair users in vehicles.
- It eliminates the need for separate wheelchair spaces, allowing wheelchair users to sit in regular vehicle seats.
Benefits:
- Improved accessibility for wheelchair users in vehicles.
- More efficient use of space in vehicles, as separate wheelchair spaces may not be required.
- Enhanced convenience for wheelchair users, as they can use regular vehicle seats without the need for additional accommodations.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle seat configured to be fixed in a vehicle is defined. the vehicle seat comprises a seat back configured such that when the seat is fixed in the vehicle there is a gap between a lower edge of the seat back and a floor of the vehicle to enable wheels of a wheelchair to protrude through the gap. the vehicle seat further comprises a seat base wherein the seat base is either: foldable between a first position in which the seat base acts as a base to the seat and a second position in which the seat base is stowed against the seat back; or removable from the seat back. the seat base is foldable or removable to allow the seat base to be stowed when the seat is used by the wheelchair.
