BUSINESS AREAS

Rehab, Medical & Care

Concens actuator solutions are ideal for applications within rehab, medical and care, e.g. in the following business areas:

Manual Wheelchairs

Manual wheelchairs are typically of a quite simple design. They are propelled manually using hands and arms to turn the wheels or being pushed by another person. Manual wheelchairs can be equipped with actuators. The actuators can be controlled and driven by a control unit such as the C3 system. The number of C3 boxes and remote controls depends on the electrical functions of the chair.
Other variants of the manual wheel chair use the C3 system for the power supply and control of special motors, which either helps the user to drive the chair or provide complete propulsion without the use of hand and arm. These types of chairs are typically used in nursing homes as well as other small enclosed areas.
Manual wheel chairs are often of a low weight and are compact units with a nice design. The Concens C3 system and actuators suit this requirement. Due to the battery supply the actuators are generally powered by 24 V DC.

Typical applications

Individual leg support: con35, gearing 1:27
Central foot pad and Changing angle of foot pad: con35, gearing 1:51, 24 V DC.
Displacement of foot pad: con35, gearing 1:27
Adjust seat height: 1 con50 or 2 con35, as 2 actuators can contribute to very compact dimensions.
Seat tilt: 1 con35 for tilting the seat.
Reclining back: 1 con35 or con50. Requirements regarding speed and load capacity (gearing) are dependent on load specification and structure.
Head support and arm rest: con35 to adjust angle and height
Control and supply: C3 system with battery remote control and charger

Electrical Wheelchairs

Electrical wheelchairs have batteries integrated for propulsion. Simultaneously, the batteries are used as power supply for different actuators mounted in the chair. The chair has typically one central control unit to control both propulsion and actuators.
The current consumption of each actuator can be adjusted continuously by the control unit. concens actuators are due to the design and compact dimensions specially suited for electrical wheelchairs. Due to the battery supply the actuators are powered by 12/24 VDC.

Typical applications

Individual leg support: con35, gearing 1:27
Central foot pad and Changing angle of foot pad: con35, gearing 1:51, 24 V DC
Displacement of foot pad: con35, gearing 1:27
Adjust seat height: 1 con50 or 2 con35, as 2 actuators can contribute to very compact dimensions.
Seat tilt: 1 con35 for tilting the seat. Gearing is dependent on construction and specification.
Reclining back: 1 con35 or con50. Requirements to speed and load capacity (gearing) are dependent on load specification and structure.
Head support and arm rest: con20 or con35 to adjust angle and height. The specifications are dependent on construction and application.

Toilet & Shower Chairs

Toilet/shower chairs are used as auxiliary equipment for shower and toilets assist to support people with their personal hygiene. The basic version of the chairs lacks adjustment or has a gas spring supported adjustment option at the tilt angle.
There are several electrical variations of these chairs. The simplest application is to replace the gas spring for the tilt angle with an actuator. In more advanced chairs there can be one or two actuators to lift the seat area by approximately 400 mm lift of the seat area as well as one actuator for the tilt function. To lift the seat area other variations have actuators or built-in spindle systems in columns mounted on each side of the chair. The electrical adjustment is done by the nursing staff.

Today’s toilet/shower chairs are engineered structures and considering the conditions of access in private homes also very compact units. Both the C3 system and our actuators are well suited due to their unique design and limited built-in measures.
In general, it is necessary for the toilet/shower chairs to be waterproof systems. Control units and actuators must at least be classified as IP65. Concens solutions fulfil this requirement. Due to the battery supply the actuators are generally powered by 12/24 V DC.

Typical Applications

Control and supply: C3 system with battery remote control and charger.
Seat tilt: con35, gearing 1:51 or con50 with gearing dependent on design and load specifications.
Seat height: One or two con50, or 2 con35 synchronised.

Personal Lifts and Hoists

Personal lifts are used as auxiliary equipment to lift people in and out of beds, wheelchairs and toilet/shower chairs. Before the lift, the person is arranged in a sling supplied with girths and belts attached to the cradle of the personal hoist. The distance between the legs can be extended to increase stability.
Personal lifts are usually electrically operated. In the simplest version only one actuator is applied to lift the person. The distance between the wheels must be adjusted manually. In the more advanced types of lift the leg moving functions are operated by an actuator.
The Concens actuator is ideal for use in mechanical aids. Its simple design is easy to integrate and it provides people with a functional tool to take care of heavy lifting. Its rounded ends mean that there are no sharp edges to cause injury. The design of the C3 system and concens actuators match the modern design of today’s personal lifts.
The C3 system and actuators can be delivered in any RAL colour, emphasising the design of the personal lift. The easy with which a battery can be changed is a competitive advantage. This area often requires waterproof solutions. Control solutions and the actuators must be classified as IP65. The C3 system and concens actuators fulfil this requirement.
As lifting actuator a con50 with safety nut, spline and mechanical emergency lowering is provided. Due to the battery supply the actuators are generally powered by 12/24 V DC.

Typical Applications

Control and supply: C3 system 1-3 channels with battery remote control and charger. Optional feature is an emergency release.
Lifting actuator: con50 with gearing 1:49 or 1:84. Stroke length 300-400 mm. Spline, safety nut and mechanical emergency lowering are standard.
Leg angle actuator: 1 or 2 con35. Gearing and stroke length are dependent on structural design and load specification.

Massage Benches & Operation Tables

Massage benches are supported by a column at the centre of the bench or a scissors arrangement. The height can be adjusted using an actuator. Furthermore, the different parts such as head, back, thigh and leg can be adjusted either manually, using gas springs or using actuators.
In this area functionality and design are of greater importance. Both our C3 system and our actuators are well suited to this application due to the design and the minimum space requirements. The user-friendly C3 battery system has an advantage, because charging and supply cables on competing actuator systems will often be a problem in normal applications. This applies especially to the applications such as emergency room level beds when the bench is not stationary.
Most applications require a waterproof system. The control and the actuators must be classified as IP66. The C3 and Concens actuators fulfil this requirement.
Due to the battery supply the actuators are generally powered by 12/24 V DC.

Typical Applications

Adjustment: con35 typically with gearing 1:27, 1:51 or 1:71 in different stroke lengths.
Side tilt: One con35 with gear 1:51 or 1:71, up to 100 mm stroke length.
Control and supply: C3 system with battery remote control and charger.

Clinic and Therapeutic Chairs

The thing that is common to this area is that they are supported by a central column. The different head, back, thigh and leg areas can be adjusted individually either manually using gas springs or electrically using actuators. The solutions are often used in combination. In this application group, there is a tendency for increased functionality to be of greater importance as well as the design.

Typical Applications

Control and supply: C3 system with battery, remote control and charger.
Adjustment: con35 typically with gearing 1:27, 1:51 or 1:71 in different stroke lengths.
Adjustment of leg support: con35, gearing 1:27 or 1:51 with approx. 100 mm stroke length.
Control and supply: C3 system with battery, remote control and charger.

Vehicles for the disabled and auxiliary equipment

Vehicles for the disabled can either be equipped for transporting the disabled, for instance four passengers and their wheelchairs are loaded in the vehicle, while a driver is located in a normal driving seat or they can be equipped so that the handicapped person can drive the car himself, typically from a specially adapted driver seat.
Many new vehicles for the disabled are built with hidden auxiliary equipment. Users are increasingly demanding that their cars are the focus of attention and not their handicap. Concens actuators allow companies modifying vehicles to meet buyer demands. We offer a wide range of compact and high performance actuators with unique designs. All models can be supplied in 12 or 24 V DC versions. For the majority of applications, the actuators are powered by the 12 VDC system of the car.

Typical Applications

Parking brake: One con35, stroke length typically 50-100 mm. Torque variable, depending on car type and braking system.
Gear shift actuator: One con35, stroke length 100 mm. Torque variable, depending on car type and gear system.
Seat height and adjustment: con50, stroke length up to 300 mm. Torque variable depending on car type and gear system.
Control of doors and locks, wheelchair console (Located in the bottom of the car for fastening wheelchairs and users): con35, stroke length up to 50-70 mm. Torque variable, according to load and speed requirements. Standard equipment ready for mounting/installation: con50, stroke length typically 300mm. Gearing 1:49, 1:84.
Swing lifts for wheelchairs and scooters (built-in to activate safety leaf): 1 con35, stroke length approx. 150 mm. Torque dependent on lift construction and load.
Platform lifts, foot board: con35, stroke length approx. 350 mm. Torque variable, according to load and speed requirements. con35 can be supplied in IP66 and in stainless steel AISI 304 or 316 for external mounting.
Control and supply: Supply from the 12V or 24 VDC system of the vehicle. Relay controlled. Concens can supply a number of different power supply options.