Abstract
This paper is to describe the development of a wheelchair system capable of transferring seat and adjusting height electrically. The newly developed wheelchair system may used to overcome the difficulties of transferring to different height destination from wheelchair for wheelchair bounded person. This wheelchair system consists of electric actuator, ball screw, height adjusting and seat transferring mechanisms. The research work of this wheelchair development project include investigation of the needs for wheelchair seat transfer, design specification identification using quality function deployment (QFD) technique, conceptual and detailed design of wheelchair mechanisms, computer simulation using working model 3D software and prototype manufacturing and testing. This system may reduce the load of caregiver and enhance the quality of life for the disabled.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 159-166 |
Journal | Chinese Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Transfer
- Wheelchair