How to test the braking performance of electric wheelchair?

Generally, most electric wheelchair users are elderly people or disabled people with physical impairment. During use, the braking effect of the electric wheelchair is directly related to the user’s safety. Therefore, when purchasing an electric wheelchair, you must not ignore testing the braking performance of the electric wheelchair. So how to test the braking performance of electric wheelchair? In fact, it is very simple. The detailed analysis is as follows:

Of course, the braking performance testing of electric wheelchairs requires professional equipment, but if you certainly do not have professional equipment at the time of purchase, you can also test the braking performance of electric wheelchairs in a simple way.

1. Flat ground implementation test

First, switch the clutch of the electric wheelchair to the closed state, and push it on flat ground to observe whether the driving wheel of the electric wheelchair rotates. If there is rotation, the braking performance is poor, otherwise the braking performance is good.

2. Slope performance test
Choose a 10-15 degree slope to place the electric wheelchair on the slope, switch the electric wheelchair clutch to the closed state, push the electric wheelchair downward and observe whether the driving wheel of the electric wheelchair rotates; if the driving wheel rotates, it indicates poor braking performance. , on the contrary, the braking performance is good.

3. Weight-bearing test

Place the electric wheelchair on the above-mentioned ramp, switch the electric wheelchair clutch to the closed state, place a heavy object of about 100 kilograms or sit on the electric wheelchair, and check whether the electric wheelchair slides slowly downhill. If there is sliding, it means that the electric wheelchair is sliding slowly. This electric wheelchair has poor braking performance and is not recommended for use by the elderly or disabled. There is a risk of slipping when going up or down slopes. If the driving wheels of the electric wheelchair do not rotate or slide under load, it means that the electric wheelchair has brakes. Performance is good. The elderly or disabled can use it with confidence.

4. Exercise test

Adjust the speed of the electric wheelchair to the fastest speed, drive to the highest speed on a flat road or the above-mentioned slope, then release the electric wheelchair control lever and check whether the electric wheelchair stops immediately. If it can stop immediately, it means that the braking performance is good. Otherwise, the electric wheelchair has good braking performance. The wheelchair has poor braking performance and is not recommended for use by the elderly or disabled.

The above is a simple method used to test the braking performance and safety performance of an electric wheelchair when purchasing an electric wheelchair on a daily basis. I hope it will be helpful to everyone when purchasing an electric wheelchair. Braking performance and safety performance are the primary considerations when purchasing an electric wheelchair for the elderly or disabled.