Multipurpose Wheelchair for Physically Challenged and Elder People - Paperback

by Mohan Kumar R (Author), Mohamed Basheer Ahamed (Author), Manas Ranjan (Author)

A chair with wheels designed as a replacement for walking is known as wheelchair. This is used for movement of physically disabled, elder people, children who have difficulty and are unable to walk. The wheelchair is of two types based on the power used for mobility: 1.Manual powered wheelchair. 2.Electric powered wheelchair. Manual powered wheelchairs are driven by manual power, classified into foldable and non-foldable with or with out commode design. Electrical powered wheelchair runs with electric power.The redesign of manual powered wheelchair was considered in this project. The final output is a wheelchair which gives multiple option to the user and attendee by providing ease of defecation, cleaning and changing of clothes. Improved design is provided with adjustable back rest, arm rest, leg rest to provide comfort for the patient while resting. The adjustable arm rest also provide a ease of shifting the patient from chair to the bed or to the vehicle. Additional facility is provided for keep plate, water bottle while having food, and books while reading. Alarm facility is provided in the wheelchair to inform the attendee that there is a need of his/her presence to the patient