Pump-action wheelchair and conversion kit

Abstract

A pump-action wheelchair includes one or more pumping arm(s). A driving wheel is arranged on each side of the wheelchair. The pumping arm(s) is/are connected to two driving mechanisms that are connected to driving axles for the driving wheels. A handle bar can be connected to the pumping arm. The handle bar can be lowered to permit an operator to more easily climb into the wheelchair and then raised into an operating position before performing the pumping action. Different forces can be applied by the driving mechanisms to the driving wheels in response to rotation of the handle bar to steer the wheelchair. A reverse mechanism can be provided to operate the wheel chair in reverse. A conversion kit can convert a conventional wheelchair into a pump-action wheelchair. Foot rests may be connected to the pumping arm to move forward and rearward in response to the pumping action.