KANGSTERS CORP. (20240238659). WHEELCHAIR TREADMILL simplified abstract
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WHEELCHAIR TREADMILL
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WHEELCHAIR TREADMILL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240238659 titled 'WHEELCHAIR TREADMILL
The present disclosure pertains to a wheelchair treadmill designed to assist wheelchair users in performing aerobic exercises by rotating the driving wheels of the wheelchair in place while seated in the wheelchair.
- Footplate portion for easy entry and exit of the wheelchair
- Roller portion with multiple rollers aligned with the driving wheels to roll in a specific direction
- Support portion attached to the footplate to support the rollers
- Brake portion connected to the support portion to stop the rollers by engaging with the rolling shaft
Potential Applications: - Home fitness for wheelchair users - Rehabilitation centers - Physical therapy clinics
Problems Solved: - Lack of accessible exercise equipment for wheelchair users - Limited options for wheelchair users to engage in aerobic activities
Benefits: - Enables wheelchair users to engage in aerobic exercises - Promotes physical fitness and overall well-being - Convenient and easy to use at home
Commercial Applications: Title: "Wheelchair Treadmill for Home Fitness of Wheelchair Users" This technology can be marketed to: - Home fitness equipment retailers - Medical equipment suppliers - Rehabilitation centers
Questions about Wheelchair Treadmill: 1. How does the wheelchair treadmill assist wheelchair users in performing aerobic exercises? - The wheelchair treadmill allows users to roll the driving wheels in place, simulating the motion of walking or running.
2. What are the potential benefits of using a wheelchair treadmill for wheelchair users? - The benefits include improved cardiovascular health, increased strength, and enhanced overall fitness levels.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to a wheelchair treadmill that helps a wheelchair user do an aerobic exercise by rolling driving wheels of a wheelchair in place while in the wheelchair. one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a wheelchair treadmill that supports home fitness of a wheelchair user, the wheelchair treadmill including: a footplate portion configured to assist entry or exit of a wheelchair; a roller portion which has a plurality of roller members disposed in parallel corresponding to first and second driving wheels of the wheelchair and configured to roll in a predetermined rolling direction due to rolling of each of the first and second driving wheels; a support portion coupled to one side of the footplate portion and configured to rollably support the plurality of roller members; and a brake portion rotatably coupled to the support portion and configured to stop the roller portion by being coupled to a rolling shaft of the roller members.
