Limitations & Next Steps

Although the No-Tip-Clip addresses the main criteria of being modular, adjustable, and precise, it does have a couple of areas that can be improved.  

1. The clamp design is a bit bulky and is inconvenient to remove the device

2. the device may limit wheelchair mobility since the support wheel cannot roll sideways

3. the device is limited to the configuration/design of the wheelchair: if the bottom frames don't extend back long enough, the device will be connected too close to the wheels' axis, offering no additional support from tipping

Next Steps

Our team believes that these limitations can be fixed through the following adjustments:

Reusable clamps

These clamps can make the adding and removal process much faster and simpler, preventing the user from having to individually screw and tighten the four 1/4" bolts. Additionally, they can significantly reduce the device's weight and bulk.

Swivel Caster wheels

These wheels can rotate 360 degrees, allowing for additional movement while still providing vertical support. This way, a wheelchair's movement will not be limited by its support wheel.

Horizontally adjustable Mechanism

Lastly, a mechanism that not only attaches to the wheelchair's frame but can also adjust its horizontal position will guarantee the device's support is placed far back enough. Perhaps the connection of the device can simply be angled, that way the large 7/8" bolt, when twisted, will offer both horizontal and vertical adjustability.