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Abstract

A torso support assembly is adapted to be mounted to the back of the frame of a wheelchair. The assembly includes a longitudinally extending support tube which is removably attachable to the back of the wheelchair. Integral to the tube and located at each end of it is a quick release locking mechanism. At the ends of the support tube, and insertable within the ends of the support tube, is a pair of support rod members. Each support rod member is rotatable within its respective end of the support tube. Each support rod member is engagable with the quick release mechanism at one end and is fixably attached to a support arm at the other end. Each support arm includes a forwardly extending pad support member. At the end of each support member is mounted a pad member. Each pad member is limitedly rotatable about the pad support member such that its position is adjustable. Each pad member is movable inwardly and outwardly of the pad support member. Each pad member can be constructed or configured in a variety of shapes depending upon the support which is desired or required. Each pad support member and pad member can be quickly, easily and independently adjustable upwardly, outwardly, and forwardly relative to the torso of the wheelchair occupant.

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