Manual Wheelchairs - World Health Organization
Manual Wheelchairs - World Health Organization
Manual Wheelchairs - World Health Organization
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2.6.1 Requirements<br />
Fig. 2.16. Testing device<br />
desIgn and productIon I 63<br />
A wheelchair should be strong and durable enough to withstand the wear and tear placed on it by<br />
the user and to keep the user safe. Wear and tear consists of:<br />
• static forces<br />
• impacts<br />
• fatigue stresses from use over time.<br />
Simple testing device can be developed to ensure strength and durability, as shown in Fig. 2.16.<br />
The flammability of the wheelchair, the effectiveness of the brakes and the safety of the surfaces<br />
on the wheelchair also affect the safety of the user.<br />
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