THOMASHILFEN Octopus
Optimal positioning for maximum safety in the car –
The rehab belt system for children, teenagers & adults
The belt system offers a safe and comfortable solution for positioning children to adults in the vehicle. Thanks to its refined design, it ensures an upright sitting position and optimum support in the vehicle. With individually adjustable harnesses and a breathable cover, the Octopus offers maximum comfort, prevents unintentional unfastening and enables safe mobility – ideal for everyday life and car transportation.
Pioneer for rehab car seats - since 1988
For over 30 years, Thomashilfen has been supplying special children with rehab car seats in cooperation with strong partners such as Britax, Römer or RECARO. Today, we also use our know-how to develop our own rehab car seats. All of our many years of experience with the needs of children and parents flow into them.
- Support and security, without restriction. The combination of zipper and lockable belt buckles prevents the dangerous opening of the belt while driving.
- Easy handling and quick vehicle change make Octopus the perfect companion.
- Growing system: Back remains unchanged – vests in sizes S & M are easily replaceable!
- Discreet design that allows full participation and freedom of movement.
- Muscular functional limitations / Postural instability
- Weak muscle tone ("floppy" posture)
- Hyperactivity / high motor activity
- Perceptual disorders / autism
- Mental disability (risk of unbuckling)
- Obesity
Optimal comfort & support
7-point seat vest provides seating comfort and optimal support for upright positioning of the upper body.
No slipping forward
Crotch strap prevents forward & away slipping and ensures good pelvic position. Removable if necessary.
High flexibility
Can be used with almost all vehicle seats - including single seats, bench seats and with booster seats.
Even more safety
Seven lockable belt buckles provide even more safety, no more unbuckling on their own.
Only with 3-point safety belt
Important: ALWAYS use the THOMASHILFEN Octopus together with the 3-point safety belt provided in the vehicle.
Flexible to use
Fast changing of cars: the basic back parts remain mounted in the cars, only the 7-point seat vest changes cars with the user.
Belt cutter
In the event of an accident, the locked belts can be quickly cut with the included belt cutter.
THOMASHILFEN Octopus – Installation on a carseat
Technical data
| Dimensions & Weights | THOMASHILFEN Octopus S | THOMASHILFEN Octopus M |
|---|---|---|
| Upholstery 7-point seat waistcoat(W x H) | 33 x 41 cm / 13.0" x 16.1" | 42 x 42 cm / 16.5" x 16.5" |
| Base back cushion(W x H) | 37 x 82 cm / 14.6" x 32.3" | 37 x 82 cm / 14.6" x 32.3" |
| User height | 130 - 160 cm / 51.2" - 63" | 150 - 190 cm / 59.1" - 74.8" |
| Body weight of user | 30 - 50 kg / 66.1 - 110.2 lbs | 50 - 80 kg / 110.2 - 176.3 lbs |
Always use a seat shell or booster seat for users with a height up to 150 cm / 59.1“
Accessories
Standard features
THOMASHILFEN Octopus
Base back part; 7-point seat waistcoat; strap guide in the shoulder area; chest strap; shoulder straps; lap belts; crotch strap; 3x keys for belt buckles; rescue hammer with belt cutter; breathable padding
