Smart electric wheelchairs are one of the special means of transportation for the elderly and disabled with limited mobility. For this group of people, transportation is a practical need, and safety is the first element. Many people have this concern: Is it safe for the elderly to drive an electric wheelchair? YOUHA Aaron will talk to you today about why smart electric wheelchairs are a safe and reliable means of transportation for the elderly.
As a 10-year practitioner in the wheelchair industry, today I would like to popularize a qualified intelligent electric wheelchair for everyone. Why is it a safe and reliable means of transportation for the elderly? What are the advantages of electric wheelchairs for the elderly compared with other means of transportation? This article only analyzes from the point of view of the user’s own manipulation, taking other tools is not within the scope of this article.
1. The intelligent electric wheelchair is equipped with automatic brake electromagnetic brake
A qualified smart electric wheelchair is first equipped with electromagnetic brakes, which automatically brakes when you let go of your hand, and will not slip up and downhill. It saves the hassle of traditional electric wheelchairs and electric tricycles when braking, and has a higher safety factor; however, keep your eyes open when purchasing. At present, many electric wheelchairs on the market do not have electromagnetic brakes, and their braking effect and driving experience are relatively good. Difference;
2. The intelligent electric wheelchair is equipped with anti-dumping small wheels
When driving on a flat and smooth road, any wheelchair can walk very smoothly, but for any wheelchair user, as long as they go out to drive, they will inevitably encounter road scenes such as slopes and potholes. In some cases, there should be anti-dumping small wheels to ensure safety.
Generally, the anti-dumping small wheels of electric wheelchairs are installed on the rear wheels. This design can effectively avoid the danger of falling backwards due to unstable center of gravity when going uphill.
3. Skid tires
When encountering slippery roads such as rainy days, or when going up and down steep slopes, a safe wheelchair can easily brake, which is related to the anti-skid performance of the tires. The stronger the grip performance of the tire, the smoother the braking, and it is less likely to fail to brake the car and slide on the ground. Generally, the rear wheels of outdoor wheelchairs are designed to be wider and have more tread patterns.
4. The speed does not exceed 6 kilometers per hour
The national standard stipulates that the speed of ordinary intelligent electric wheelchairs should not exceed 6 kilometers per hour. The reason why the speed is set at 6 kilometers per hour is that the road conditions in different places are different, and the user groups are quite different. travel.
5. Differential speed design when turning
Smart electric wheelchairs are generally rear-wheel driven, and electric wheelchairs usually use dual motors. Whether it is a dual motor or a single motor, the controller controls forward and backward, and turns to all operations. It can be realized by simply moving the joystick of the controller lightly, which is effortless and easy to learn.
When turning, the left and right motors rotate at different speeds, and the speed is adjusted according to the turning direction to avoid the wheelchair rollover, so in theory, the electric wheelchair will never roll over when turning.
Many people shook their heads after knowing the price of smart electric wheelchairs, especially the price of mid-to-high-end smart electric wheelchairs. Some people even said that the price can be added to buy a small car, but don’t forget, it’s better for the elderly He can’t drive a cheap car, are you right? If he can’t use it, it’s a pile of scrap iron to him, isn’t it?
Post time: Dec-08-2022