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Vitaglide constructive criticism design feedback for quadriplegics and power wheelchairs

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:01:26 +0000

Mark Felling, GimpGear Guy, quadriplegic engineer, inventor, and President of Broadened Horizons Inc. purchased a VitaGlide to test applicability for Broadened Horizons customers which are typically disabled wheelchair users with upper extremity limitations, i.e. quadriplegics like himself. The VitaGlide is considered a great exercise machine for wheelchair users. The unit tested had a Standard Base and Pro Top. Unfortunately Mark found it designed around a manual wheelchair user with full upper body mobility and function. This video is constructive feedback and simple ideas for VidaGlides engineers to optimize the design and make it more functional for our Wheelchair users and quadriplegics specifically.

Duration : 0:2:31

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Power Wheelchairs – Simple to Operate | The SCOOTER Store

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:23:10 +0000

Vera’s power wheelchair from The SCOOTER Store is easy to operate. Visit TheSCOOTERStore.com to see if you qualify for a power Wheelchair at little to no cost to you.

Duration : 0:0:45

Technorati Tags: Disabilities, electric, health, medicare, Medicine, Mobility, Power, scooter, Scooters, Wheelchair, Wheelchairs

PRO WALKER Power Wheelchair PL-200A Curb Climber

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:25:51 +0000

The PL-200A includes the optional accessory-Curb Climber which can help lifting the casters up the curb as the user powers forward. You will no longer face the common obstacle.

Duration : 0:0:14

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Invacare TDX SERIES Power Wheelchairs

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:51:54 +0000

http://www.amimobility.com

Built by Invacare … Designed by You
The Invacare TDX SP is the first model in the next generation of the TDX (Total Driving eXperience) series power Wheelchairs. The Invacare TDX SP takes all the best features of the TDX series and improves upon them with enhanced performance, superior ride quality, quieter chassis, and an elegantly simple design.
New Options Available Now!

Van seat with footboard option.
Group 24 batteries.
Individual power legs.
Tilt / recline option.
Recline only option.
Motion Concepts power center mount available on-chair.
Ventilator tray option.
Key Features of Both the TDX3 and TDX SP

True center wheel drive.
Traction control design.
MK6i™ electronics.
Ability to accommodate powered tilt, recline, elevating seat, and tilt / recline combination.
Ability to accommodate individual powered legs and powered center mount.
Ability to accommodate ventilator tray.
Ability to accommodate (2) 22NF, (2) Group 24, or (3) 22NF batteries.
Crash-tested to ANSI / RESNA WC-19.

Key Features Distinguishing the Invacare TDX SP from the Invacare TDX3

Enhanced SureStep® – features redesigned pivot points, which allow for 6″ of caster travel – 3″ up and 3″ down. The Enhanced SureStep ultimately allows for a smoother transition down from obstacles.

Quiet Stability Lock – features a gas locking cylinder, which replaces the traditional metal gear set. When stability lock engages, the gas locking cylinder actuation eases the user to a stop and is nearly silent. The gas locking cylinder also provides a shock absorbing effect that removes the vibration often felt over small bumps or cracks in the sidewalk.

Formula CG Seating System
Lower Seat-to-Floor Height – the FormulaCG seating system allows for a lower starting

seat to floor height at 17.5″ compared to 18″ on the Formula seating system on an Invacare TDX3.
Pediatric Powered Tilt – the Formula CG powered tilt system allows for small seat sizes

Updated Aesthetics – larger diameter swingarm tubing, silver metallic accent shrouds, new spoke 5 wheel design, and sleek front head tube integration.

Serviceability – the Invacare TDX SP was developed with the technician in mind. The TDX SP uses 1/3 less parts than the TDX3.

Wider Rear Caster Spacing – the 9″ spacing between the rear casters allows for a smooth interface with docking devices.

Motion Concepts Power Center Mount – features 80° range of motion and 5.5″ articulation. The power center mount is available with a footboard standard and an optional upgrade to individual footplates.

Active Mobility Innovations
1275 Bayshore Blvd.
Dunedin, FL. 34698
800-828-4188

Duration : 0:5:10

Technorati Tags: Active Mobility Innovations, AMI, Invacare, Power Wheelchairs, TDX SERIES

I think those electric wheelchairs would make good commuting transport?

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:33:52 +0000

They have a range of about 30km. They could be charged up during the day at work. If powered by nuclear, solar, or hydro power there would be a great reduction in greenhouse gas as freeway fulls of cars would not be needed on the daily commute. I realise they would need minor adaptions for weather. What do others think?

It actually could work.I see a lot of segways in downtown Albuquerque and in the Shopping Malls as well. Since the Southwest is a dry climate generally,I couldn’t see how it wouldn’t work,to be able to go 5 times faster than the average pedestrian.