With the operator’s needs at the core of the design, the Q’STRAINT ONE is an easy to use, all-in-one solution that standardizes and shortens the securement process to less than one minute. By predefining the wheelchair position, Q’STRAINT ONE eliminates the areas of uncertainty in retractor positioning or the risk of mismatching tiedowns. The Q’STRAINT ONE is a fully integrated system tested to the higher loads of the WC18 standard with heavy, modern wheelchairs. Equipped with visuals and auditory indicators, transportation agencies can now standardize their approach to both passenger securement and operator training.
"The Q’STRAINT ONE system is a state-of-the-art technology for wheelchair securement safety, and it will assist TransNet with our efficiencies considering that securement time is cut in half. Also, the relationship between the driver and the passenger will improve as there will be less awkward moments during the securement process," explains Susan Kopystecki, Executive Director at TransNet.
To meet the needs at every touchpoint, it was critical for the product development team to understand OEM challenges when installing securements into varied and robust platforms. There are often tradeoffs between maximizing vehicle space and designing efficient layouts, while keeping the total vehicle weight at a minimum. Q’STRAINT ONE is the first securement to fit within the vehicle’s subfloor. The entire system is enclosed within a compact platform, enabling an installation that is fast, easy, and limited to only six fasteners. It offers one of the strongest tie-down solutions available while still meeting ADA standards and reducing the total wheelchair position weight by 20 percent.
REHACARE.com; Source: Q'STRAINT