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User Manual Cobi Cruise
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5. Construction
Cobi Cruise is constructed from S355 high-tensile
steel. The rectangular steel profiles of the chair
form the basis for its base frame. The base frame
is made up of two mirror-inverted parts (a right
and a left part) connected by a centre module.
This structure allows the sides to be reused if the
width needs changing.
The seat frame of the wheelchair consists of
30x30x2 mm high-tensile steel profiles. In
addition, the seat frame has a 2 mm steel seat
plate attached to it, which helps to distribute the
pressure in the best possible way.
The back of the wheelchair consists of a high-
tensile steel profile. The profile is positioned
centrally on the back of the wheelchair. The angle
of the profile means that the back supports both
apple-shaped and the pear-shaped users. Three
back plates are mounted on the profile. The back
plates are curved to hug and support the user
from buttocks to neck.
Curved back plates support and hug the user from
buttocks to neck.
Pear-shaped users with voluminous backsides are
ensured good back support, as the design of the
"spine" of the wheelchair and its lower back plate
provide space for the backside.
The upper two back plates ensure that apple-
shaped users enjoy stable and comfortable back
support.
The back cushion is divided into nine modules,
which are sewn together into one large cushion.
All nine modules consist of two parts. A firm foam
layer and layer with a mixture of polystyrene
beads and latex foam.
The foam layer faces the back of the wheelchair
while the bead and foam layer are the one sat on
by the user. The bead and foam mixture are
modular and helps to increase the comfort of the
wheelchair and its pressure relieving effect.
Each of the nine back
cushion modules of the
back cushion consists
of a firm foam layer
and a layer of beads
and latex foam.
The back cushion is
made up of nine
modules sewn into one
large cushion.
The contents of in each cushion module can be
adjusted. This means that, according to
professional assessment, the therapist or care
staff can add or remove beads and latex foam. If
necessary, a wedge cushion can also be inserted
in one or more modules. The cushion contents are
adjusted via the nine zippers located on the back
of the cushion.
The modular cushion follows the shape of the
back plates and, thus, ensures correct support
regardless of user
’s
body shape and needs.
The modular cushion can be finely adjusted using
a patented FitGo system known from ski boots
and work shoes. The FitGo system is located on
the back plates.
The FitGo system comprises an adjusting knob. The
button is activated when pressed. If the button is to
be loosened, pull it upwards and the cord pull is
then released.
The
FitGo system should only be adjusted by care
staff as improper pressure distribution may harm
the user.
