Wheelchair tilting device

Claim 1

Apparatus for tilting a wheelchair and occupant backwardly comprising a first frame having two spaced parallel side frame portions defining a base for mounting on the floor and a transverse pivot axis extending between said side frame portions, a second frame, means mounting the second frame on the first frame inwardly of said side frame portions so as to be pivotally movable thereon about said pivot axis from a first upright position to a second inclined position angularly rotated from the first position and manually operable means for rotating the second frame between the first and second positions, the second frame including a a platform which is substantially horizontal in said first position for receiving the wheels of the wheelchair, a pair of spaced side frame members each arranged inwardly of and adjacent to a respective side frame portion with the platform extending therebetween and an upstanding back support portion rearward of said side frame members for supporting the rear of the chair and the back of the occupant in the second position and a wheel receiving portion extending rearwardly of said back support portion and said platform and inwardly of said side frame members, said mounting means including pivot coupling means for coupling said side frame members to said side frame portions such that the pivot axis is arranged forwardly of the back support portion and passing substantially through the center of gravity of the occupant and chair and the platform is normally raised from the ground whereby a wheelchair can be rolled from the floor onto the platform with the second frame in the first position and the second frame can pivot without vertical movement of the pivot axis.