crossbreed foldable wheels
(Patent pending - European patent no. 07252385.5)
PRESS COVERAGE
Wheel size is the limiting constraint on the design of folding or portable bicycles and wheelchairs. Foldable wheels enable a wheelchair to be stored and transported more easily than ever before.
crossbreed foldable wheels enable a full sized adult bicycle or wheelchair to be folded into a compact and convenient package for transportation and storage. With foldable wheels, a wheelchair can fit in the trunk of a Smart car, a storage cupboard at home, or an overhead locker on an airplane.
The crossbreed project is being developed in association with InnovationRCA, at the Royal College of Art, London. We are more than happy to hear from any parties interested in licensing the design of the crossbreed wheel or in collaborating with us in its commercialisation.
Shown above is the a Leggera Super Compatta wheelchair from DaVinci wheelchairs next to a folded crossbreed wheel. Packed away in a suitable bag, this demonstrates how wheelchairs can be packed into a much smaller and more convenient package.
If this projects interests you, or if you would like to get involved, please feel free to contact me on duncfitz@gmail.com or feel free to leave any thoughts or suggestions on my comments page.
Early prototype testing on a mountain bike.
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The first ever pre-test prototype, showing the crossbreed's unique folding motion.
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2008. Duncan Fitzsimons - InnovationRCA.