PHLEGON

Phlegon

Imagine spending an entire day sitting in a chair- no getting up or relief from being in one position is easier than it sounds. This feeling is something anyone who uses a wheelchair can attest to; while the freedom is fantastic, the design is old and needs a fresh breath of air. This prompted us to design a powered wheelchair for utmost comfort and ease of use in varied situations. The resulting blueprint is a balanced combination of postural support, propulsion, portability, stability, and flexibility of use while outdoors. Wheelchair users often face frustrating limitations due to the existing wheelchair designs and the risk of injury. The dependence on others in getting on/off the wheelchair, pressure soars, bumpy roads, or reaching the higher place is another difficulty they have to deal with daily for daily tasks resulting in emotional stress. They also gain unnecessary and unwanted sympathy when seen with a medical aid and are unintentionally reminded of their disability. We wanted to make them comfortable as well as confident about their support and look at it as a lifestyle accessory instead of a medical aid. Since its the constant companion throughout the day, it is high on comfort and ultra flexible. Dubbed Phlegon, the power wheelchair is tailored for outdoor use on not-so-smooth surfaces and ideal for nighttime operation thanks to the headlamps and reflectors. The design offers a reclining position to allow the seat and the backrest to adjust independently or in tandem something the user needs for his/her medical complications. This tilting motion prevents the development of sores when using the wheelchair for an extended time. There's also a height adjustment function to allow the user to reach out for things independently. The height adjustment along with the leg support lets you stand up with ease, returning independence to the disabled. When not in use, the wheelchair folds horizontally, which means it can be transported easily in the boot of a vehicle.