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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Seating system"”.
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An active seating system for prevention of pressure sores
A pressure management and relief system has been developed for use by wheelchairbound individuals who are at risk of developing pressure sores. This system can be used in passive or active form, depending on an individual's requirement for pressure management and relief. The active seat uses vacuum …
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Biomechanical comparison of a rigid and dynamic seating system for children with special needs
… or break components of the wheelchair. Dynamic seating systems have been used in an attempt to reduce these contact forces. Such systems permit forward and backward movements as the occupant extends and retracts their body, consequently they are assumed to be beneficial to patients with strong …
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A Methodology for Verification of Structural Standards for a Seating System by Finite Element Analysis
… University has a patent pending on a new type of seating system designed to increase the functionality of public transportation vehicles. The patent is based on the work completed by a senior project group in 2016, whose design showcased the feasibility of the idea. Further development was …
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Modelling the crashworthiness of specialist wheelchair devices
… of a specialist postural management wheelchair seating system or reliance on life support equipment attached to the wheelchair.<br/><br/>The Rehabilitation Engineering Unit at Rookwood Hospital deal with people who require either a specialist postural support wheelchair seating system, life …
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Enhanced comfort of seating systems through variable shape and compliance
… The present use of the cushion is in wheelchair seating, but it may ultimately have application to general seating, particularly in situations where comfort is a significant consideration. The cushion is intended to optimally distribute the interface pressure on the seat of a wheelchair user, as …