wheelchair

Chair with arms and a back that is mounted on wheels; it enables a person who has difficulty walking to move about.

seat

Level part of the armchair for sitting upon.

heel loop

Part of the footrest that prevents the feet from sliding back.

footrest

Removable piece on which the feet rest.

front wheel

Wheel that follows the movement of the wheelchair.

cross brace

Folding crosspiece connecting and stabilizing the two sides of the wheelchair.

tipping lever

Piece that is pushed down with the foot to lift the front of the wheelchair.

hanger bracket

Pivoting piece that supports the footrest; it is adjustable and removable.

large wheel

Circular piece connected to the hub; its rubber tires provide rolling comfort.

push rim

Circular piece that a person pushes to maneuver the wheelchair.

hub

Central part of the wheel from which spokes radiate. Inside the hub are ball bearings enabling it to rotate around its axle.

spacer

The pieces that separate the push rim from the wheel.

brake

Handle that slows down the wheelchair or immobilizes it by blocking the wheel.

arm

Part of the structure that supports the wheelchair’s front mechanism.

clothing guard

Part of the wheelchair that separates the seat from the movement of the wheels.

armrest

Side part supporting the arm.

handle

Handle used to push the wheelchair.

back

Part of the chair used as a back rest.