The Kenko Assist ARM Series is our life support product series for your everyday life.
Kenko Assist ARM KS-WS and KS-WL are wheelchair support accessories.
Generally, while riding in a wheelchair, users have to use their hands for pushing it. At times, this can be very problematic; every time users want to use their hands for something else, like checking a map on the tablet, they have to stop the wheelchair.
We would like to find a way to solve this problem, which led us to the development of Kenko Assist ARM series.
With the Kenko Assist ARM, problems like this can be solved easily, making daily life in a wheelchair much more comfortable.
For example, great ways to use the Kenko Assist ARM is for attaching a tablet with a tablet holder, which allows you to look at the screen in front of you at any time, or enjoy shooting photos by attaching a camera to the end of the arm. Through using a very strong clamp that can be attached to the wheelchair firmly, the risk of sudden disengagement while operating a wheelchair is very small.
The angle and height can be easily adjusted to the preferences of the user.
KS-WS and KS-WL models can be attached to the tubing with a diameter of 17-32mm.
*When attaching to a pipe with a diameter of 17-22mm, a rubber tube (included) has to be used for a firm grip.
*Please pay attention to the surroundings when you use Kenko Assist ARM products in public places.
*The tablet holder is sold separately.
- With the Kenko Assist ARM series, you can attach tablets, cameras, binoculars and other gadgets
- Large clamp can be attached to the tubing firmly
- Adjustable arm length and angle position to suit personal preferences
- Quick-release plate makes for easy and smooth changing of attachments
- Made in Japan
Main Features
HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE ACCESSORIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TRIPOD MANUFACTURER ‘SLIK’
The Assist ARM series are accessories that were developed in collaboration with the camera tripod manufacturer SLIK.
Photographers have always needed a high performance tripod or monopd to stabilize their photo gear for best results.
In the recent years, as cameras have become increasingly sophisticated and precise in terms of technology, the camera industry demands greater and more secure support of such highly-precise photographic equipment. One of the tools that can provide such secure support is of course tripods (and monopods).
By teaming up with SLIK, a company that has a long tradition in making strong tripods for all kinds of cameras and environments, we were able to bring in their know-how and technology when designing the “Assist ARM” series, making it an accessory with high precision and outstanding stability.
The Kenko Assist ARM is designed not only to eliminate inconveniences when moving with a wheelchair, but also to ensure maximum user safety.
FIRM ATTACHMENT TO THE TUBING THANKS TO THE LARGE METAL CLAMP WITH TWO SIDE LOCKING SYSTEM
The clamp that can be attached to the tubing of the wheelchair is made of aluminum and is very robust, so the risk of it suddenly coming off when the wheelchair is moving is extremely small.
The clamp can be attached to round tubes (17-32mm) and square tubes (Square: 22-28mm, Rectangle: short side 15-25mm / long side 25-28mm).
*When attaching to a tube with a diameter of 17-22mm, a rubber tube (included) has to be used for a firm grip.
ROSETTE GEAR FOR FIRM AND SECURE POSITIONING OF THE ARM
The Rosette gear can adjust the angle of the arm. It can be set to a position that is comfortable for you.
LENGTH SCALE FOR CONVENIENT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ARM
A scale is printed on the surface of the arm, which is useful when adjusting the height.
UNIVERSAL BALL-HEAD PROVIDES FREEDOM FOR ADJUSTMENT AND QUICK SET-UP
A universal ball-head provides freedom and allows precise adjustment.
The quick-release shoe also makes for a smooth set-up of gadgets such as iPad, iPhone, cameras, binoculars, and so on.
A coin is used for attaching the quick-release shoe plate to the camera.
Steps:
- Attach the shoe plate to the camera
- Tighten the screw with a coin.
Usage Examples
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 590mm
Slide stroke: 370mm
Weight: 810g (when not included a tablet holder: 720g)
Acceptable pipe diameter: 17mm-32mm (for 17-22 mm diameter pipes, please use the included rubber tube.)
Max. load capacity: 1kg
Included: KS-WS, Instruction manual, Rubber tube, Quick shoe.
ASSIST ARM KS-WL
Length: 590mm
Slide stroke: 370mm (when using Extension Pole: 640mm)
Weight: 950g (when not included a tablet holder: 860g)
Acceptable pipe diameter: 17mm-32mm (for 17-22 mm diameter pipes, please use the included rubber tube.)
Max. load capacity: 1.2kg
Included: KS-WL, Instruction manual, Rubber tube, Quick shoe