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Concept Four

"Adjustable Squeegee on Rail"

 
Designer: Olivia Carpenter

 
Product Description:

Concept Four is designed solely to clean a wheelchair wheel. This solution can come on and off the top, back half of the wheel to clean it just before a wheelchair user enters a building. It will be attached to the wheelchair by the seat rail.


Operation:

The device uses a dry squeegee to clean the wheelchair wheel. It has an adjustable radius, so it can adjust to multiple wheelchair sizes. This device is classified as temporary, so it should be taken off and cleaned every week. The device attaches to the wheelchair wheel so the squeegee is in contact with the wheel at all times. As the user rolls, the wheel goes past the squeegee and continuously cleans debris off the wheel.


Justification:

This solution meets the established specifications and would provide a better solution than what is currently available on the marketplace. Concept Four can be used for standard wheelchair wheels, and in fact, can even adjust for wheels of different diameters. In addition, it utilizes water-resistant, safe materials that will allow the product to stay durable and remain in place as the wheelchair user performs their everyday activities.

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