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Otto Bock e-support Powered Wheelchair
Servo power-assist for manual, hand rim wheelchairs e-support - Improved independence and a better quality of life.
The e-support power-assist promotes body powered propulsion of the wheelchair.
As users thus apply their own arm strength, the accessory also has a great therapeutic effect.
Features
- Drive possible with minimal force
- Promotes therapeutically correct movements
- Two rear wheels with integrated hub motors and control electronics
- Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery
- Battery charger for 85-275V operation
- Two rear wheel adapters with torque stopper to be mounted onto Avantgarde VR, Start Basic, Start Plus, Multi VPS (other manufacturers upon request)
- Distance range approx. 15 km
- Weight approx. 16 kg
Mobility with every turn, the e-support
The e-support for manual wheelchairs is a servo power-assist activated by moving the hand rims. The principle behind the device is simple: Highly sensitive sensors measure the torque which users apply manually to the rear wheels. That force is then electronically amplified.
Version 1:
1.5-fold amplification of original force. 40% of the force is provided by the user; 60% is provided by the e-support.
Version 2:
3-fold amplification of original force. 25% of the force is provided by the user; 75% is provided by the e-support.
The e-support - increases the users' activity level and independence.
