Stairclimber

The term stair climber or stair climbing device is defined as a means of transport that is using a special wheels or Raupenystems capable of loads up stairs or transport down.

Passenger transport

Such devices are also available for the staircase transfer of persons in wheelchairs. They have the advantage that they can be transported easily and thus variable at all to be overcome stairs can be used at any time by permanently installed stair lifts. In addition, such stair climber can be used by people with walking difficulties who live in rental housing, as opposed to the stair lift requires no installation or structural changes. In these devices, but the user is dependent on the help of a second person.

In addition to the stair climbers as an accessory there are also special power wheelchairs with an integrated stair-climbing power. With these it is possible for the user to deal with at least straight run stairs without help.

Goods transport

There are such systems with star-shaped pairs of wheels which facilitate the transport of loads on the stairs with muscle strength. Units with electric drive device in different designs can significantly reduce the effort.

Standardize

  • DIN ISO 7176 wheelchairs, Part 23: Requirements and test methods for attendant -controlled devices for overcoming stage
  • DIN ISO 7176 wheelchairs, Part 24: Requirements and testing for user-driven stair climber
  • DIN ISO 7176 wheelchairs, Part 28: Requirements and test methods for equipment for climbing stairs
  • Stairs
  • Aids ( rehabilitation)
  • Medical
  • Wheelchair
  • Transport equipment
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