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Feasibility study of a pair of 2-DOF step-climbing units for a manual wheelchair user
Yoshikazu Mori,Kaoru Katsumura,Katsuya Nagase +2 more
- Vol. 02, pp 196-201
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A pair of step-climbing units that can be installed in a standard manual wheelchair are developed to enable manual wheelchair users to establish an independent life that they can lead without assistance.Abstract:
We have developed a pair of step-climbing units that can be installed in a standard manual wheelchair. We aim to enable manual wheelchair users to establish an independent life that they can lead without assistance. This mechanism is simpler because it uses the capabilities of the wheelchair user. Each unit comprises two actuators and has two degrees of freedom: telescopic motion and rotational motion. We mainly discuss a step-climbing motion using this system. Experimental results obtained when ascending the step of 15 cm height confirm the design's effectiveness.read more
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Scoping review of propelling aids for manual wheelchairs
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Modeling of a stair-climbing wheelchair mechanism with high single-step capability
Murray Lawn,T. Ishimatsu +1 more
TL;DR: Primary considerations were inherent stability, provision of a mechanism that is physically no larger than a standard powered wheelchair, aesthetics, and being based on readily available low-cost components.
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Dynamic and tip-over stability analysis of a planetary wheeled stair-climbing wheelchair
TL;DR: In this article, the design of the mechanism and the control system of a planetary wheeled stair-climbing wheelchair is introduced and the dynamic model of the planetary wheel clusters is established based on Lagrange equation, and the angle acceleration curves are studied with various given equivalent torques Stability margin of the wheelchair is analyzed during a single step climbing procedure.
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Improvement of assistive wheelchair caster unit for step climbing
TL;DR: The lock-function of first prototype is improved, and the outline of the new prototype is reported, which is more practical design than first prototype and realizes weight and cost saving and low power consumption.
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Scoping review of propelling aids for manual wheelchairs
M.A. Choukou,Krista L Best,Maude Potvin-Gilbert,François Routhier,Josiane Lettre,Stéphanie Gamache,Jaimie F. Borisoff,Dany H. Gagnon +7 more
TL;DR: The findings suggest an overall positive influence of PA on various ICF domains/subdomains, but initial findings should be interpreted with caution.