Abstract This study investigated the influence of mass distribution on the handrim forces during manual propulsion in four different mobility tasks: straightforward motion at self-selected speed; straightforward sprint; zero radius turn; and circular trajectory. A foldable-frame wheelchair was instrumented with a SmartWheel system placed on the right side. Three different positions of an additional mass of 7.8 kg were investigated: in the center of the rear wheels’ axle; on the spokes of each of the two rear wheels; under the footrest. When mass is added in a centered position, there is little effect on the level of forces required to propel the chair, while when the additional mass is positioned distant to the wheelchair center, namely rear wheels’ spokes and feet support, the effect on propulsion forces is increased. Optimizing wheelchair mobility efficiency requires an understanding on the effects of changes in equipment configuration on propulsion kinetics.


    Zugriff

    Zugriff prüfen

    Verfügbarkeit in meiner Bibliothek prüfen

    Bestellung bei Subito €


    Exportieren, teilen und zitieren



    Titel :

    Effect of Added Mass Location on Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Forces




    Erscheinungsdatum :

    14.08.2019


    Format / Umfang :

    7 pages





    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




    Manual wheelchair system for improved propulsion and transfers

    HANSEN ANDREW H / GOLDISH GARY D | Europäisches Patentamt | 2016

    Freier Zugriff

    MANUAL WHEELCHAIR PROPULSION AID DEVICE USING MECHANICAL SELF-ENERGIZING ACTION

    CHOI SEI-BUM / KIM MIN-HYUN | Europäisches Patentamt | 2022

    Freier Zugriff

    The push force pattern in manual wheelchair propulsion as a balance between cost and effect

    Rozendaal, L.A. / Veeger, H.E.J. / Woude, L.H.V. van der | Tema Archiv | 2003


    Upper limb joint motion of two different user groups during manual wheelchair propulsion

    Hwang, Seonhong / Kim, Seunghyeon / Son, Jongsang et al. | Tema Archiv | 2013


    Mobile manual standing wheelchair

    GOLDISH GARY D / HANSEN ANDREW / NICKEL ERIC A | Europäisches Patentamt | 2015

    Freier Zugriff