Patents Assigned to Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH
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Patent number: 11382808Abstract: A wheelchair having a chassis on which the following are arranged, opposite one another: at least one drive unit comprising a drive wheel and an electric drive system, a front wheel positioned on a front swivel arm, and a rear wheel. The drive unit and front swivel arm are arranged so as to pivot relative to the chassis in a vertical plane, and are coupled to one another by a first coupling and a second coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Julia Schroeder, Dirk Moeller, Sascha Hohendorn, Jens Dittmar, Johannes Koenig
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Publication number: 20220168985Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a cushion for an orthopedic device, the cushion having at least one fluid-filled volume, wherein the method includes compression molding of a three-dimensional first cushion component made of at least a first material, which is preferably elastic, in a mold that comprises an inner mold and an outer mold, and bonding the first cushion component to at least a second cushion component in such a way that the fluid-filled volume is created.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Heinrich PERK, Sarah MCCARVILL, Arne HOTHAN, Johann-Christoph MÜLLER, Frank Stefan KLINGEBIEL
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Patent number: 11191684Abstract: A hybrid seating cushion made up of a cushion base and a cushion insert. The cushion base has a seating surface in which a void in or extending through the cushion base is formed. A cushion insert such as an air bladder or fluid sack is positioned within the void. A lip or upper surface around an opening in the void overhangs at least a portion of the cushion insert, thereby minimizing the size and corresponding negative effects of a transition area where the base and the insert overlap.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Vaughn R. Anderson, Evan W. Call, Darshan P. Rane
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Publication number: 20210282987Abstract: A wheelchair having a chassis on which the following are arranged, opposite one another: at least one drive unit comprising a drive wheel and an electric drive system, a front wheel positioned on a front swivel arm, and a rear wheel, wherein said. The drive unit and front swivel arm are arranged so as to pivot relative to the chassis in a vertical plane, and are coupled to one another by a first coupling and a second coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Julia SCHROEDER, Dirk MOELLER, Sascha HOHENDORN, Jens DITTMAR, Johannes KONIG
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Patent number: 11000433Abstract: A chassis for a mobility aid, the mobility aid including at least one base two lateral walls, and at least one connecting element which connects the two lateral walls. The chassis includes a plurality of positioning aids for each lateral wall, a bracket that can be connected to one lateral wall in at least three different configurations, and a drive unit that is connected to each bracket, wherein a bracket configuration on the lateral walls determines the type of drive for the mobility aid.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventor: Johannes Koenig
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Patent number: 10980686Abstract: A collapsible mobility aid with two frame elements, on each of which at least one wheel is secured or can be secured, and with a folding mechanism by which the frame elements are connected to each other, and a distance between the frame elements in a first position of the folding mechanism can be adapted to a transport distance and in a second position of the folding mechanism can be adapted to a use distance, wherein the folding mechanism has a central element with a slide arranged moveably with respect thereto, at least two connection arms which are each articulated on a frame element and on the central element, and at least two levers which are each articulated on a connection arm and on the slide, wherein the swivel axes, about which the levers are arranged on the connection arms and the slide such that they can be swiveled, are on one plane when the folding mechanism is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Florian Doring, Dmitrij Hildebrand, Christof Meier
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Patent number: 10524970Abstract: A folding wheelchair includes two side frames, which are connected to each other via a cross-strut. A fabric is stretched between the side frames in order to form a seating area of a seat. The side frames are formed identically and include an outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tubes have a slot extending in a longitudinal direction (L), which opens at least into an outer tube end. The inner tubes each include a slot extending in the longitudinal direction (L), which opens at least into an inner tube end. A tensioning rod is accommodated in one of the outer tubes and opens into the associated inner tube. The fabric is led to the outside through the slots of the inner tube and outer tube. The inner tube, the fabric and the tensioning rod are connected to one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Sergej Dick, Patrick Hoehn
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Publication number: 20190307620Abstract: A chassis for a mobility aid, the mobility aid including at least one base two lateral walls, and at least one connecting element which connects the two lateral walls. The chassis includes a plurality of positioning aids for each lateral wall, a bracket that can be connected to one lateral wall in at least three different configurations, and a drive unit that is connected to each bracket, wherein a bracket configuration on the lateral walls determines the type of drive for the mobility aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventor: Johannes KONIG
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Publication number: 20190247249Abstract: A mobility aid, comprising a first frame member, a second frame member, and at least one pivoting member, which is connected to the first frame member and is pivotably mounted about a pivot axis to the second frame member. The pivoting member can be moved into a use position and into a transport position relative to the second frame member. A first locking device locks the pivoting member relative to the second frame member whenever the pivoting member is in the use position. A second locking device locks the first frame member relative to the second frame member whenever the pivoting member is in the transport position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Dmitrij HILDEBRAND, Florian DORING
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Publication number: 20190142662Abstract: A collapsible mobility aid with two frame elements, on each of which at least one wheel is secured or can be secured, and with a folding mechanism by which the frame elements are connected to each other, and a distance between the frame elements in a first position of the folding mechanism can be adapted to a transport distance and in a second position of the folding mechanism can be adapted to a use distance, wherein the folding mechanism has a central element with a slide arranged moveably with respect thereto, at least two connection arms which are each articulated on a frame element and on the central element, and at least two levers which are each articulated on a connection arm and on the slide, wherein the swivel axes, about which the levers are arranged on the connection arms and the slide such that they can be swiveled, are on one plane when the folding mechanism is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Florian DORING, Dmitrij HILDEBRAND, Christof MEIER
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Publication number: 20170348168Abstract: A folding wheelchair includes two side frames, which are connected to each other via a cross-strut. A fabric is stretched between the side frames in order to form a seating area of a seat. The side frames are formed identically and include an outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tubes have a slot extending in a longitudinal direction (L), which opens at least into an outer tube end. The inner tubes each include a slot extending in the longitudinal direction (L), which opens at least into an inner tube end. A tensioning rod is accommodated in one of the outer tubes and opens into the associated inner tube. The fabric is led to the outside through the slots of the inner tube and outer tube. The inner tube, the fabric and the tensioning rod are connected to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Sergej DICK, Patrick HOHN
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Patent number: 8985618Abstract: The invention relates to a wheelchair which comprises: a underframe (1) to which front steerable wheels (6) and rear drive wheels (7) are fixed at a distance from one another; a sealing frame (3) which is height-adjustably fixed to said underframe (1), mounted so as to be able to pivot about a rotational axis (D), and which can be incline-adjusted with regard to the horizontal line (H) as well as height-adjusted; and a backrest frame which is connected to the seating frame (3) consisting of two longitudinal tubes (9) lying opposite each other and at least one transverse tube (10) which interconnects these longitudinal tubes (9); a) said seating frame (3) being connected to the underframe (1) by means of at least two telescopic tubes (2) each formed from one lower (2b) and one upper (2a) tube; b) the lower ends of these lower tubes (2b) being rigidly fixed to said underframe (1), and the invention being characterised in that; c) the upper ends of the upper tubes (2a) are connected to the seating frame (3) in tType: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbHInventor: Heinrich Perk
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Patent number: 8919808Abstract: A stroller for disabled children, having a foldable underframe and a seat receiving means fixed to the underframe for receiving a seat with a backrest. The seat is fastened in the seat receiving means facing toward or away from the direction of travel. The seat receiving means is pivotable in relation to a horizontal plane for adjusting the inclination of the seat and is lockable in its respective position in relation to the underframe. The pivoting of the seat receiving means is provided by a pivoting device, which includes a control element, a locking element, and an actuator, which is in operative connection with the control element and the locking element.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbHInventors: Christian Spielmann, Jürgen Sonderhüsken
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Publication number: 20140327231Abstract: The invention relates to a wheelchair which comprises: a underframe (1) to which front steerable wheels (6) and rear drive wheels (7) are fixed at a distance from one another; a sealing frame (3) which is height-adjustably fixed to said underframe (1), mounted so as to be able to pivot about a rotational axis (D), and which can be incline-adjusted with regard to the horizontal line (H) as well as height-adjusted; and a backrest frame which is connected to the seating frame (3) consisting of two longitudinal tubes (9) lying opposite each other and at least one transverse tube (10) which interconnects these longitudinal tubes (9); a) said seating frame (3) being connected to the underframe (1) by means of at least two telescopic tubes (2) each formed from one lower (2b) and one upper (2a) tube; b) the lower ends of these lower tubes (2b) being rigidly fixed to said underframe (1), and the invention being characterised in that; c) the upper ends of the upper tubes (2a) are connected to the seating frame (3) in tType: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventor: Heinrich Perk
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Publication number: 20130069343Abstract: A stroller for disabled children, having a foldable underframe and a seat receiving means fixed to the underframe for receiving a seat with a backrest. The seat is fastened in the seat receiving means facing toward or away from the direction of travel. The seat receiving means is pivotable in relation to a horizontal plane for adjusting the inclination of the seat and is lockable in its respective position in relation to the underframe. The pivoting of the seat receiving means is provided by a pivoting device, which includes a control element, a locking element, and an actuator, which is in operative connection with the control element and the locking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Christian Spielmann, Jürgen Sonderhüsken
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Publication number: 20120267874Abstract: The invention relates to a wheelchair, comprising a frame (10), drive wheels (11) arranged on the frame (10), at least one steerable steering wheel (12), and a seat (14), the height (H) and inclination (N) of which can be set, the height being adjustable by means of a link parallelogram gram (I, II), which is formed by a first link (1) rigidly connected to the frame (10), a second link (2) and a third link (3) connected to the first link (1) in an articulated manner, and a fourth link (4) connected to the second link (2) and the third link (3) in an articulated manner and which is connected to an actuator (6), the wheelchair being characterized in that the link parallelogram (I, II) comprises exactly four links, the seat (14) is pivotably arranged on the hinge point (C) formed by the third link (3) and the fourth link (4), and a second actuator (7) is provided, which is connected to the seat (14) and to one of the links (1, 2, 3, 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Gunter Schrickel, Johannes Koenig
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Publication number: 20110271782Abstract: The invention relates to an operating unit (10) for vehicles driven by an electric motor, with a housing (1) for accommodating the mechanical components of the control electronics or the like, at least one actuating element (2a, 2b) which is arranged on the housing (1), is capable of being pivoted relative thereto, is arranged on a hollow shaft (11) mounted in the housing (1) and is capable of being detached from the hollow shaft (11) without the use of tools in such a way that its position on the hollow shaft (11) can be adjusted by virtue of rotating the actuating element (2a, 2b).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Heinrich PERK, Oliver KRETSCHMER, Brian HOEHN
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Patent number: D627270Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbHInventor: Oliver Kretschmer
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Patent number: D824292Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Alfred Surbeck, Michael Zeller