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Figure 7. Vogue with Kerb Climber
KERB
CLIMBER
I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R
Kerb Climber (Optional)
Your power chair may be equipped with a kerb climbing
mechanism designed to work with your built-in suspension
system to further stabilise your power chair when climbing
kerbs or other obstacles. See figure 7. The kerb climber is
bolted to the front of the power chair and is equipped with a
spring-loaded foot that acts as a lever to lift the power chair
over obstacles.
As the spring-loaded foot comes into contact with the kerb
or obstacle, the momentum of the chair causes it to pivot
downward, lifting the front caster wheels over the obstacle.
Once the casters are clear, the drive wheels gain the leverage
they need to maneuver over the obstacle. When the chair is
once again on level ground and the spring-loaded foot no
longer senses an obstacle, it will return to its normal
position and will not drag or scrape the ground.
NOTE: For more information regarding the kerb climber
feature, please contact your authorised Pride Provider.
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