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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2017
Ki Mobility Llc, Stevens Point, WI (US);
Alan Ludovici, Stevens Point, WI (US);
Ki Mobility LLC, Stevens Point, WI (US);
Abstract
A latch mechanism for wheelchair seatbacks has multiple latch positions. The latch mechanism comprises a latch plate for supporting the back cane. The latch plate comprises a first relief and a second relief spaced from the first relief. A pivot pin is provided between the first and second reliefs for supporting the latch plate for pivotal movement in relation to the seat rail. A first catch is supported in relation to the latch plate for releasably engaging the first relief upon pivoting the latch plate in a first direction to lower the back cane to a folded position. A second catch is supported in relation to the latch plate for releasably engaging the second relief upon pivoting the latch plate in a second direction to raise the back cane to an unfolded position. The first and second catches are positioned with the latch plate therebetween.