Electrical Attachment of Wheelchair for Handicapped Person

Authors

  • Girish Khope  Asst. Prof. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Rajesh Pundlik Mali  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Onkar Pramod Mahamuni  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Rahul Rangnath Korde  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Raja Narsappa Nandiwale  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Electric Wheelchair, Electric Attachment, E bike, Eco-tricycle, Solar Wheelchair, front wheel power drive

Abstract

This project involves simple design of wheelchair attached electric front wheel power drive that can be attached to manual wheelchair for better mobility on road. The front wheel power drive consists of electric bike motor, rechargeable battery, a controller electric throttle, solar panel and mechanical brakes. The front wheel power drive is designed to be safe, light weight and aesthetic look. This electric hand bike can be easily detachable for wheelchair. This explains how an electric hand bike is made within limited budget for handicapped people. This report covers the background for the project, design development, an in-depth description of the final design, a testing plan, a project management plan, and the conclusion to date.

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International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology

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2019-04-06

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Volume 5, Issue 7, March-April-2019

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Girish Khope, Rajesh Pundlik Mali, Onkar Pramod Mahamuni, Rahul Rangnath Korde, Raja Narsappa Nandiwale "Electrical Attachment of Wheelchair for Handicapped Person" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 5, Issue 7, pp.161-164, March-April-2019.