UPCHAIR 38 | Pottvip (HK) Ltd.

A Chair That Born To Move

Our Goal

By promoting increased mobility, our goal is to help human beings to minimize time spent sitting and avoid associated health issues.

Our Vision

Our vision is to design and manufacture a functional chair that assists individuals in standing up easily and efficiently.

What is UPCHAIR 38° ?

In general, it is not a common chair like the ones we have many centuries before, which are located at home or other public venues. It’s specialty lies in an unique function of rising seating cushion to a 38 degree sliding downwarding position. This feature helps people in standing up easily and without experiencing any physical or psychological pressure. It is particularly beneficial for individuals with tense muscles, pregnant women or elderlies.

How does it work?

Our team, comprising of professional designers, senior carpenters & mechanical engineers, have dropped off traditional usage of normal chairs. After 3 years of conceiving, planning, sketching, drawing, researching and making prototypes over dozens repeated times, we have finally built up our chair, namely, UPCHAIR 38° successfully. Its outlook is elegant and has adequate size nearly for all families and different locations.

It’s functional speciality is that seating cushion can automatically be raised up to 38 degrees, so as users can stand up smoothly and speedily. At the same time, it seems that body weight is becoming lighter.

UPCHAIR 38°

Our distinctive features:

Safety Certifications: It has undergone comprehensive testings by “The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre”, ensuring it meets rigorous safeties:
Lithium Battery Operation: It is powered by lithium battery (DC 24V), allowing for rising and lowering movement steadily.
No Need for AC Power: It is not required to connect home power (AC 220V) source, eliminating the need for power cords as it may be possible to create tripping hazards for elderies or young children, due to wires placing on the floor.
Rechargeable and ESG Friendly: When the battery is depleted, it can be recharged and reused, promoting environmental sustainability.
Distinctive Design: It stands out with innovative and elegant Nordic style, not only to increase visual appeal of any space, but also reflects a commitment to sophisticated and modern aesthetics.
Enhanced Independence: Users can stand up and leave the chair on their own, without needing assistance from others. It fosters a sense of self-esteem and confidence, contributing to a positive mindset.
Independent Cushion Movement: During the adjustment process, only seat cushion operates, while the backrest, armrests, and the entire chair remaining stationary. It minimizes spatial disruption and reduces the risk of users' tipping forward accidentally.
Adaptability: Making it suitable for various activities, whether a person is working at a desk or enjoying leisure hours at any venues.
Ideal Size: Designed with versatility on mind, it is moderately sized, making it suitable for diverse home environments or any locations. It’s compatibility with other UPCHAIR models allows for a cohesive and harmonious design.
Vast Color Selection: With a selection of over dozens colors, we offers extensive customization options. This variety ensures that users can find the perfect match for their personal style.
Premium Materials: Crafted from high-quality woods such as Ebony or Rosewood, it is both sturdy and durable. The seat cushion uses high-grade fire-retardant foam and is covered with 100% high-quality cotton or leather, ensuring comfort and safety.
Improved Positive Thinking: When one person can stand up or sit down independently, without other's assistance, he will absolutely improve his mood and have energetic feeling as well.
Addressing Social Needs: Numerous healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, orthopedic clinics, physical therapy centers, rehabilitation centers, nursing communities and elderly homes can provide better support to patients or visitors with our chair.
Positive Social Impact: It improves the independence of specific populations, significantly enhancing their quality of life.

a. Weight Capacity Test: It supports individuals weighing over 150 kg.

b. Fire Safety Test: Complies with high fire-retardant standards.

c. Electromagnetic Radiation Test: It minimizes exposure to electrical radiation during use, ensuring user safety and peace of mind.

UPCHAIR 38°

Some advantages for human beings:

1. Assistance for Standers:

a. Reduced Strain: The automatic and elevated seat cushion helps individuals with legs or back pains standing up more easily and speedily.
b. Enhanced Safety: As decreasing reliance on armrests, the person can lower the risk of falls.
c. Improved Comfort: Users feel more confident and comfortable when sitting down or standing up, thereby increasing their overall quality of life.

2. Social Concern:

a. Special Needs Individuals: Many elderly people, those with disabilities, and post-operative patients may have a significant need to our chair.
b. Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, elderly homes, physiotherapy centres will welcome our chair to provide better support for their patients or visitors.

3. Contribution to Humanity :

a. Improved Quality of Life: Our chair can effectively increase the independence of specific populations, significantly improving their living standards.
b. Promotion of Inclusive Design: By addressing the needs of individuals with special requirements, it advances a broader concept of inclusive design.
c. Improved Comfort: Users feel more confident when sitting down and standing up, thereby enhancing their overall levels of life.

Conclusion: It is not only offers tangible assistance to many, but also fosters greater awareness and understanding of individuals with special needs in our communities. Continuing to advance our project, it may have a depth impact among our society.