UNIVERSAL VEHICLE FOR INVALID Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC A61G5/04 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to surface carriers for persons of limited physique to allow their travel over steps either assisted or independently. It aims at perfecting operating characteristics for persons of limited physique. Universal carrier comprises frame, two rear driven wheels. Seat, T-shape handle bar with handle for assistant telescopically fitted at frame rear, two steps, two front driven self-aligning wheels and control and safety system. Frame front part is fitted at its centre plugged in plane with the help of L.H. and R.H. retainers to make a replaceable driven wheel axle module. Additionally, it incorporates a replaceable drive wheel module. This consists of at least one controlled drive wheel with electromechanical drive, steering column with handle bar for invalid and steps. Besides, frame structure is coupled with the frame central part by means of said retainers like driven wheel module is. Said frame is provided with power supply to drive said driving wheel module.

EFFECT: perfected design.

6 cl, 11 dwg