Global Field Ready Portfolio/Wheelchair Umbrella
| Type | Accessibility Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Aziz Wadi |
| Location | Jordan |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2018 |
| Made | Yes |
| Replicated | Yes |
| Tools | Sawing machine |
| Cost | USD 93.7 |
| Uses | Weather Protection, Mobility Support |
| Making instructions | DS009 Maker Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Quality instructions | DS009 Test Plan.zip |
| Design files | DS009 Eng Dwg.zip |
| Risk assessment | DS009 Risk Assessment.zip |
| Schematics | DS009 CAD.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
A foldable canopy that mounts to the back of a wheelchair (via pipe ties) to protect the occupant from sun and rain, folding flat when not in use. Steel pipe (20mm/25mm) and 3mm steel plate frame with two welded circular opening/closing plates (92mm/68mm); waterproof fabric canopy sewn and secured with magic tape (hook-and-loop). Final size approx. 60cm diameter; frame approx. 58cm x 52cm / 39cm x 46cm. Assembly ~15 min; disassembly ~5 min.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | DS009 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2018-04-01 |
| End Date | 2018-10-04 |
| Designer | Aziz Wadi |
| Maker | Aziz Wadi |
| Main Materials | Steel pipes, steel plates & waterproof fabric |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 4 |
| Maker Readiness | 3 |
| User Readiness | 4 |
| Tech Readiness | 3 |
| Risk Readiness | 4 |
Manuals
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Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
Gallery
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| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Jordan |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Wheelchair Umbrella". Appropedia. Retrieved November 5, 2026. |