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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.
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.