Hippocampe Parking Brakes

Benefits:

• Pivoting and stainless, they immobilize the wheelchair on a slope and facilitate transfers

Vipamat is a French manufacturer of medical equipment for disabled people, promoting access to recreational mobility products. From design to sales, Vipamat wishes to offer innovative products, and ensuring the comfort, the durability, the accessibility and the ergonomy for users.

The Hippocampe all terrain beach wheelchair enables to disabled people an easier access in sand of beach, hiking trail and snow with its different options. The Hippocampe pool wheelchair allows to move freely in the changing room and showers of the pool, as well as an easy pool access and launching.

The all terrain beach wheelchair and the aquatic pool chair are certified by the FDA, ensuring a high level of quality for our customers and users. The Hippocampe folding chairs can be used as manual chair or stroller for children and adults with disabilities.

All terrain: Since 2002, the Hippocampe wheelchair offers individuals with disabilities accessibility to difficult terrains, impossible in a standard wheelchair: beach, sand, swimming area, hiking trails, snow, mountain. Sturdy and reliable, it has undergone stringent safety and resistance testing.

On your own or accompanied: Towed, pushed or self-propelled, the Hippocampe chair offers autonomy to its user, a third party can assist the more heavily handicapped with its push bar or traction kit.

Comfortable: The seat is composed of a thick and hydrophobic foam that does not absorb water and dries quickly. The blue and pink sheathed tubes are comfortable to the touch and do not heat up in the sun.

Revolutionary: The Hippocampe all-terrain beach chair is recognized all around the world. Its first goal is to make the beach and water-related activities accessible. It allows users to enter in water and it floats on its own while its user swims. Today it equips more than 200 beaches in France and abroad. If you want, you can use low pressure balloon wheels at the beach (as an option).

Design and adaptable: Its youthful look and modern silhouette make it your ideal companion. The Hippocampe wheelchair has received numerous awards for its design. It is just at usable on the beach as on the snow, and can be transformed into a ski chair thanks to its front and rear ski kits (as an option).

Lightweight, collapsible, and easily transportable: Its small size, fold-down backrest, removable push bar and wheels (in less than a minute) and its weight of 17 kg (37.5 lb.) make it easily transportable and convenient to store in your home or in its transport bag (as an option).

Hippocampe Parking Brakes Buyer’s Guide

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes are braking components designed specifically for use with Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchairs. Engineered to provide stationary wheel stabilization, the Hippocampe Parking Brakes function as a mechanical locking system that helps secure the wheelchair in place during transfers, loading, or periods of non-movement.

Hippocampe Parking Brakes Wheel Locking Mechanism

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes utilize a manual engagement mechanism designed to restrict rear wheel rotation when activated. The brake system applies direct pressure to the wheel assembly to prevent unintended movement. This locking function is intended for stationary positioning rather than dynamic speed control. Once engaged, the brake holds the wheelchair in a fixed position on stable terrain.

Frame-Mounted Installation Design

The Hippocampe wheelchair parking brakes are engineered for integration with the Hippocampe wheelchair frame. The mounting hardware is designed to align with factory attachment points to ensure proper positioning and structural compatibility. This frame-mounted configuration maintains consistent brake alignment relative to the wheel. Proper installation ensures secure mechanical engagement during use.

Hippocampe Wheelchair Parking Brakes Durable Component Construction

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes are manufactured from durable materials selected to withstand outdoor and marine environments. The structural components are engineered to resist corrosion from sand, moisture, and repeated exposure to outdoor conditions. This material selection supports long-term reliability in beach, trail, and recreational mobility settings. The brake components maintain performance despite environmental exposure.

Manual Lever Activation

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes operate through a manual lever system positioned within reach of the user or caregiver. The lever provides a straightforward engagement and disengagement process. The mechanical action delivers consistent pressure application when activated. This design allows for controlled and repeatable locking performance.

Hippocampe Parking Brakes Stability During Transfers

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes are designed to help stabilize the wheelchair during user transfers. When properly engaged, the brakes restrict wheel rotation to reduce shifting while entering or exiting the chair. This stationary locking function supports use during beach access, pool entry preparation, or loading into transport vehicles. The brake mechanism remains fixed until manually released.

Compatibility with Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchairs

The Hippocampe beach wheelchair brakes are specifically designed for compatibility with Hippocampe wheelchair models. Their configuration aligns with the geometry and wheel structure unique to the Hippocampe system. This ensures that the brake components integrate without interfering with the chair’s amphibious and all-terrain design. Proper fitment is dependent on the corresponding wheelchair model.

Low-Profile Brake Integration

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes are designed to maintain a low-profile presence along the wheelchair frame. The compact configuration minimizes interference with propulsion or outdoor navigation when not engaged. This integrated design preserves the overall balance and transportability of the wheelchair. The brakes remain securely attached without adding excessive bulk.

Maintenance and Inspection Requirements

These all-terrain wheelchair parking brakes are mechanical components that require periodic inspection to ensure proper function. Routine checks of mounting hardware and brake contact surfaces help maintain consistent locking performance. Cleaning after exposure to sand or saltwater helps preserve component longevity. Regular maintenance supports continued structural integrity and mechanical reliability.

Hippocampe Parking Brakes Review

The Hippocampe Parking Brakes are frame-mounted mechanical locking components designed for use with Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchairs. Featuring durable construction, manual lever activation, and a low-profile integrated design, the Hippocampe Parking Brakes provide a stationary stabilization solution for outdoor and amphibious mobility environments.