The structure of the wheelchair and its main core components: motor, controller, battery, electromagnetic brake clutch, frame seat cushion material, etc.
After understanding the structure and core components of an electric wheelchair, you should have a basic understanding of the difference between cheap and expensive electric wheelchairs. Then, in order to cater to consumers’ psychology that cheaper products are more easily accepted, some businesses simply match various parts together and lower each part by a grade, so that the cost price of the entire vehicle will be reduced a lot. For example, the cost of batteries and lithium batteries is much higher than that of lead-acid batteries; the price difference of large-capacity batteries is greater than that of small-capacity batteries. The cost of aluminum alloy frames is much higher than that of steel tubes and iron frames. Electric wheelchairs with electromagnetic brakes are much more expensive than wheelchairs without electromagnetic brakes. Here I will explain the difference between electromagnetic brakes as an example.
Many electric wheelchairs will make a fuss about the electromagnetic brake in order to reduce the price. Because the assembled electromagnetic brake has requirements for the motor, so as long as the electromagnetic brake is downgraded, the matching motor will be downgraded. Therefore, downgrading the equipment through electromagnetic braking is a double-edged sword. Consumers like the price reduction, but consumers do not know the hidden dangers caused by downgrading the equipment. The safety of electric wheelchairs basically depends entirely on electromagnetic brakes. In other words, downgrading is an exchange for consumer safety.
Different humanized designs: In addition to different configurations of electric wheelchairs, the humanized functional designs also vary widely. Electric wheelchairs from big brands often have better and more user-friendly designs. For example, many brands are making portable folding electric wheelchairs. However, many portable folding electric wheelchairs are complex to operate, have irregular folding sizes, are heavy and are not portable, which seriously violates consumer demands and the original design intention. Therefore, when purchasing an electric wheelchair, you must not only consider the price, but also examine whether the design of the wheelchair is scientific and reasonable from the user’s perspective. Whether each functional design can bring convenience to users or solve a certain problem. Otherwise, no matter how many functions you have, they are just gimmicks!
Brand value is different: Electric wheelchairs are like any other product, and the brand value cannot be ignored. Big brand electric wheelchair manufacturers have professional R&D teams and are very particular about design and configuration, so prices naturally vary; in addition, big brand electric wheelchair manufacturers have complete after-sales service systems.
Post time: Jun-14-2024