The TopChair is a new stair and curb climbing power wheelchair manufactured by HMC2Développement in France. You can see a video of the chair in action at this location.
Here are some of the specs-
• Length (foot-rests excluded) 99 cm
• Width 67.5 cm
• Weight without batteries 100 kg
• Battery weight 40 kg
• Seat tilt -5° + 30°
• Drive wheels 35.5cm (14″)
• Front wheels 20 cm (8″)
• Turning diameter 85 cm
• Maximum speed (wheels) 9.2 km/h
• Maximum speed (tracks) 0.7 km/h
• Range (wheels) 30-40 km
• Range (tracks) 300-400 steps
• Motors (wheels)2 x 350 w
• Motors (tracks) 2 x 400 w
• Maximum curb or stair height(tracks)20 cm
• Climbing ability (wheels) 18 % (10°)
• Climbing ability (tracks) 70 % (35°)
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I distinctly remember a chair like this being shown on the news a few years ago where I live in NZ. it was a NZ made product. They did this article showing the differences between this chair and a manual chair.
Dear Sir,
My name is Janusz from Poland. I’m orthopedist, and my wife is sick on Multiple Sclerosis from 7 years – its reasons why I’m interesting of daily life of disabled person. During last 5 years I’m worked by production next 4 prototypes of unique wheelchair.
I kindly inform you, that new, ultramodern construction of VERSATILE POWER WHEELCHAIR has been developed. Besides many unique features, it can drive by stairs – up and down, it weights 14 kg (about 28 lbs) and it can be folded to diameters of 25×20x80 cm (10×8x32″). Images of vehicle, can be viewed on website http://www.tytanmed.com
My project has reached – prototype stage of development.
I’m looking for business partner. I have business plan.
If you would be interested in this idea, please do not hesitate to contact Janusz Karpinski, MD. Ph.D. Phone number +48 0 608 593 074, or e-mail j.karpinski@vp.pl
Please forward this message on to friends and family and thank you for your support.
Thank You
Janusz Karpinski