How Electric Wheelchair Works
There are records about wheelchairs in ancient China and medieval Europe, but they are all prototypes of wheelchairs. We can see the shadow of the wheelchair, but it is different from the current wheelchair. This also illustrates the importance of wheelchairs to mobility limited people from the side. Wheelchairs can be divided into manual wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs according to the way of use. As we all know, manual wheelchairs are propelled by someone else, which means that the user usually needs assistance. The electric wheelchair is upgraded on the basis of the manual wheelchair, and the human drive is replaced by the energy drive, which not only greatly facilitates the user but also expands the user's activity radius.
So, how does an electric wheelchair work? To understand how an electric wheelchair works, you must first understand several important components of an electric wheelchair. After I introduce these components to you, you will know how the electric wheelchair works.
1. Motor. Simply put, the main function of a motor is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. And relying on mechanical energy, the wheelchair can run. It is like the person pushing the manual wheelchair, it is it that generates the force that pushes the wheelchair forward.
2. Battery. The battery is certainly not unfamiliar to everyone. It is the source of energy for the wheelchair. Just like food for humans, we only have strength when we are full. The motor has a battery to convert mechanical energy.
3. Joystick. Motor and battery make the wheelchair possible from static to dynamic. But how do we control the direction of movement of the wheelchair? This is where joystick's help is needed. With it, we can control the direction of the wheelchair in 360°. Will someone ask Can electric wheelchair be controlled by care giver? Our answer is: yes. Put the joystick back to make care giver operate it.
4. Controller. I don't know if you have noticed, the three components above seem to be isolated from each other. This cannot constitute a complete wheelchair drive system. Yes, there is another important role that has not appeared, that is the controller. He is like the human brain. The cooperation of the various parts of the wheelchair is directed by him. A good controller allows the wheelchair to respond to commands more smoothly and accurately.
By now you should understand how a wheelchair works. If you have other questions about wheelchairs, you can contact our staff and they will answer your questions.