Trekinetic
The TREKINETIC K-2 ALL TERRAIN is a revolutionary manual wheelchair, designed and produced by Michael Spindle, Managing Director of DT Clayton (Toolmakers) Ltd. The TREKINETIC has already received worldwide recognition for its innovative design and revolutionary features and was recently featured on the BBC's regional affairs program, 'Inside Out'.
Design Mission
'Via an innovative approach we will originate a new concept in manual wheelchair design. By challenging conventional layouts and by evolutionary development, we will introduce a superior product, that will hopefully capture the imagination of both wheelchair users and the able bodied alike. Born from a philosophy to seek out radical solutions to complex engineering issues, utilising [...] edge materials and processes, we will look to improve the mundane image of the manual wheelchair. In so doing, we will seek to offer an enhanced lifestyle and future for their occupants.'
Features
The TREKINETIC wheelchair is front wheel driven with a singular rear trailing castor for excellent stability and ability to negotiate uneven (off road) terrain.
The seat is of carbon fibre, offering excellent comfort and support.
An ingenious dynamic braking system for slowing down and steering is operated, by the user, via two hand levers. These levers can also lock the chair when stationary.
Weather equipment is in the form of an attachable automatic umbrella, which is stored discreetly on the back of the chair when not in use. No more embarrassing plastic macs!
Access to the chair is from the front and the footrest retracts to ease entry. A transfer plate for drivers, is available. The wheels are quick release and the components fold into or against the body of the chair.
The chair can be placed in a car against a seat and secured by the seatbelt. Folding or unfolding by an able bodied person takes AbOUT 8 seconds.
The folded chair assembly, without the wheels weighs around 9 KG
A range of interesting accessories are also available.
Specifications
Varicam' - Variable Wheel Camber now Standard due to 100% customer take up.
Reclinable Carbon Fibre Monocoque chassis. Seat width 400mm (15.75") excluding basic foam liner (included).
Nitrogen gas shock absorber
Attachable full size automatic umbrella
T6 Aerospace grade aluminium components (anodised where applicable)
Large front wheels 610mm (24") with offroad tyres & pushrims Indexing 320mm (12.5") rear castor with offroad tyre
Dynamic Brake - Steer system
Universal socket for umbrella/accessories.
Front anti tip rollers
Side protection plates
Max user weight 115kg (18 st.)
Max Width 790mm (31") see Variocam option also.
The Standard price with no additional extras is currently £2,195 - now with free UK delivery.
Awards
Since its release last year, Michael Spindle and the Trekinetic team have been nominated for several awards, including: 2007 Morgan Stanley/Daily Telegraph Great Briton award, 2007 International Composites Design Competition, 2007 JEC Composites - Innovation Award , British Health Care Trades Association (BHTA) 2007 Independent Living Design Award,
The K-2 ALL TERRAIN has already won the 2007 U.S. based Frost and Sullivan product Innovation Award - Europe.