How to choose an electric wheelchair
Choosing how your wheelchair will drive is important. If the economy allows, it is much better to choose an electric wheelchair than a human-driven manual wheelchair, because electric wheelchairs are more convenient for the elderly. The fundamental difference from traditional electric scooters, battery cars, bicycles and other means of transportation is that electric wheelchairs have intelligent manipulation controllers. According to the different control methods, there are rocker controllers, and controllers controlled by various switches such as head or blowing systems. The latter is mainly suitable for severely disabled people with upper and lower limb disabilities. Nowadays, electric wheelchairs have become an indispensable means of transportation for the elderly and the disabled with limited mobility. They are applicable to a wide range of objects. As long as the user has a clear consciousness and normal cognitive ability, using an electric wheelchair is a good choice, but it requires a certain amount of room for movement. .
Of course, electric wheelchairs may also have maintenance and repair problems during use. Common faults include battery failure, brake failure and tire failure.
1. Battery
Electric wheelchairs, as the name suggests, batteries are the key to driving electric wheelchairs. The battery of high-end electric wheelchairs is also relatively expensive in the market. Therefore, during the use of electric wheelchairs, battery maintenance is very important. The problem that the battery is more likely to occur is that there is no way to charge it and it is not durable after charging. First, if the battery cannot be charged, check whether the charger is normal, and then check the fuse. Small problems basically appear in these two places. Secondly, the battery is not durable after charging, and the battery is also worn out during normal use, which everyone should know; the battery life will gradually weaken over time, which is normal battery loss; if it suddenly appears Endurance problems are generally caused by excessive discharge. Therefore, during the use of the electric wheelchair, the battery should be diligently maintained.
2. Braking
Among the control components of an electric wheelchair, the brake is a very important part, which is closely related to the personal safety of the user. Therefore, it is important to check that the brakes are working properly every time you use your electric wheelchair. The reason why the brakes often have problems is caused by the clutch and the rocker. Every time before traveling with an electric wheelchair, check whether the clutch is in the “gear ON” position, and then check whether the rocker of the controller bounces back to the middle position. If it is not for these two reasons, it is necessary to consider whether the clutch or the controller is damaged. At this time, it must be repaired in time. Do not use the electric wheelchair when the brake is damaged.
3. Tires
Since the tires are in direct contact with the ground, the wear and tear of the tires during use is also different depending on the road conditions. A common problem with tires is punctures. At this time, you need to inflate the tire first. When inflating, you must refer to the recommended tire pressure on the surface of the tire, and then feel whether the tire is firm when you pinch it off. If it feels soft or your fingers can press it in, it may be an air leak or a hole in the inner tube. The maintenance of tires is also very important. After using electric wheelchairs for a period of time, many people find that they cannot walk in a straight line. In fact, many problems occur on the tires, such as tire deformation, air leakage, looseness, etc., or the bearings at the joints of the wheels. Insufficient lubricating oil, rust, etc. are all reasons that may cause the electric wheelchair to not walk in a straight line.
Post time: Jun-25-2023