Enhanced multi-use mobility device and braking system
View Patent ↗A convertible scooter and crutch assembly is provided that is comprised of a front assembly and rear assembly. The front assembly is preferably pivotably, rotatably or equivalently interconnected to the rear assembly. In a first configuration, the convertible scooter is configured as a scooter that employs a handlebar, wheels, and a knee rest. In a second configuration, the front assembly and rear assembly is aligned in a liner manner to form a crutch. The convertible scooter is easy to manipulate, store and use.
1. A mobility device for use in different configurations, comprising:
a front assembly having an upper portion comprised of a handlebar and a lower portion that includes two legs branching from the upper portion and have front wheels on the distal ends thereof;
a rear assembly pivotably interconnected by a coupling joint to the front assembly between the upper portion and lower portion of the front assembly, and the rear assembly further comprising a second portion that includes at least one rear wheel;
an attachment joint located on the rear assembly for selectively receiving an attachment;
wherein the front wheels and at least one rear wheel of the front and rear assemblies permit the mobility device to support a person while rolling along a floor or similar surface;
wherein the rear assembly is configured to selectively rotate relative to the front assembly to generally align the front assembly and the rear assembly in a linear relationship, thereby permitting the mobility device to support a person while standing or walking; and
wherein the handlebar functions as a crutch crosspiece and the second portion of the rear assembly functions as a crutch tip.
2. The mobility device of claim 1 further comprising an attachment having a rest for supporting a limb of the user.
3. The mobility device of claim 1 further comprising a footing located on the distal end of the rear assembly.
4. The mobility device of claim 1 , wherein the height of the handlebar relative to a floor surface is adjustable by the user.
5. The mobility device of claim 1 further comprising a braking system.
6. The mobility device of claim 5 , wherein the braking system comprises an actuator located adjacent the handlebar, a cable passing through the front assembly and terminating in a braking block, the braking block comprising a braking pad, and the actuator selectively applying tension to the cable and the braking block to apply a braking force to the front wheels.
7. The mobility device of claim 1 further comprising a second rear wheel.
8. The mobility device of claim 2 , wherein the rest is selectively rotatable and comprises multiple surfaces for placement of a user's limb(s).
9. The mobility device of claim 8 further comprising a locking pin to secure the position and orientation of the rest in a fixed position.
10. The mobility device of claim 1 , wherein the front wheels and the at least one rear wheel are removable.