Lifting armchairs

Design

• Sturdiness is guaranteed by the use of high quality mechanisms and motoring, properly tested and standardized. With poplar or beech frames and plywood, while the armrests are made of particle boards. All screws have thread-locking compound to prevent unscrewing of the parts while moving.
  
  
• The padding is made of high density foam rubberwhich prevents the change of shape over time. The thickness of the seat and the backrest are different enabling a measured support for the whole body.
  
  
• The cover is made of artificial leather or microfiber. All covers are heavy-wear resistant and the upholstery finishings are high-quality.
  
  
• The wheels enable easy transferring of the armchair on any surface and are highly resistant to static and dynamic stress.
  
  
• Removable armrest facilitate the user's transferring operations (for JULY cod.02090 and JULY R cod.02089 armchairs).
  
  
• Personalization is possible with several accessories. Furthermore, some changes to the measure of the structure, to the thickness of the padding, and the upholstery accessories can be applied providing they are feasible.

Safety

• Electric safety is guaranteed by the use of motors with a 28V power adapter in accordance with the EU Directive 89/366. The adapter is placed outside the armchair and this reduces the exposure to electromagnetic fields. Last, some armchairs are certified as medical devices too.
  
  
• Maximun safety load may vary according to the different models from a minimum of 110 kg to a maximum of 300 kg, with the Extra Large version.
  
  
• The four-motor version is available for some models to allow not only full independence of the movement of the backrest and the legrest but also to adjust the whole armchair in height and to reach basculamento and Trendelenburg positions. The maximum load is increased up to 150 kg.

Dimensions

• All the armchairs have a width < 80 cm to facilitate the passage through the entrances and facilitate internal transfers (with the exception of ANDREA cod. 01234). The backrest of some armchairs can be removed (LUCY cod.02047 and JULY cod.02090) so they can be transferred easily.
  
  
• Personalization is possible with several accessories. Furthermore, some changes to the measure of the structure, to the thickness of the padding, and the upholstery accessories can be applied providing they are feasible.

Ergonomic characteristics

Here we list some parameters for the selection of the reclining armchair:

• Height of the seat - it allows the elderly to use less energy while getting up, as well as to keep a straight angle for the lower limbs.


• Depth of the seat - it avoids the person from sliding forward.


• Height of the backrest - it provides a good support at the upper and lower back regions as well as at cervical area while resting.


• Height of the armrests - it decreases the preassure on the lower-back spine discs and to losen the shoulders.


• Tilt while lifting - allows to adopt an upright position with the least effor preventing sliding due to eccessive tilt or too much flexion and spinal cord level.


• Position of the legrest in relation to the hip - when the legrest is completely raised, the legs are higher than the hip and this creates a lesser pressure on the discs and an easier blood flow.