With the growth of the aging population and the improvement of living standards, the travel mode of the elderly and the disabled has gradually changed from manual wheelchair to electric wheelchair. Many brands of electric wheelchairs on the market are dazzling, with prices ranging from several hundred to tens of thousands, and the quality is uneven, so people have no choice.
As a professional R & D and production of electric wheelchair manufacturers, from a professional point of view to explain to you from which angle to choose a suitable electric wheelchair.
1、 Dimensions
First of all, when choosing the electric wheelchair, we should choose according to the individual's height and weight.
(1) People below 160cm in height can choose a wheelchair with a smaller size and a seat width of 16 inches (40cm);
(2) People who are 160-170cm in height generally choose a wheelchair with a seat width of 18 inches (i.e. 46cm);
(3) For people who are 170-180cm in height, the seat width should be 20 inches (50cm). For those who weigh more than 150kg, the seat width should be increased to 22 inches (54cm). It is suggested that additional headrests should be added to reduce the pressure of the head on the neck and spine.
2、 Configuration
(1) Brake: priority is given to electromagnetic brake. The advantage of electromagnetic brake is that the electric wheelchair can brake automatically no matter it is driving uphill or downhill, or even the sudden power failure during driving, so as to prevent the damage caused by landslide and brake failure. Popular point is to let go and stop, not slide uphill, downhill does not rush. Maximum protection of user safety.
Topmedi electric wheelchair adopts electromagnetic braking system, in order to prevent the elderly from being injured due to untimely braking in the process of driving, so as to ensure the driving safety of the elderly.
(2) Battery: there are two kinds of batteries for Topmedi electric wheelchair: lead acid battery and lithium battery.
Lead acid battery: heavy, not easy to explode, low price
Lithium battery: light weight, long life, high price, large battery capacity, environmental protection
(3) Frame: it's better to choose the thickened and hardened aluminum tube. The thickened and hardened aluminum tube is not only more durable and not easy to deform, but also has better load-bearing effect than the scooter made of general materials.
Both electric wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs of Topmedi are made of thickened aluminum tubes. There are more than ten processes in the processing process. The forming of a frame should not only be strong and durable, but also be simple and generous in appearance.
(4) Wheel: solid tire made of PU material is the best choice for the wheel. The solid tire will not burst when it hits the nail. It will not affect the use after pulling out the nail. As long as the tire is not broken, it can be used for several years. It's better to choose coarse tread pattern for the tire. Coarse tread pattern has great friction on the ground, and it can prevent skid in rainy days.
(5) Motor: brushless motor: low noise, long life, fast speed, slightly expensive
Brush motor: noise, low price
Different models of Topmedi electric wheelchair adopt different types of motors, which can meet the requirements of different customers.
Whether it is a brushless motor or a brush motor, hualuntang has installed an electromagnetic brake on the motor, so that the elderly and the disabled can travel safely.
(6) Controller: an intelligent and simple controller can not only facilitate the life of the elderly and the disabled, but also enable them to enjoy the outdoor sunshine effortlessly.
(7) Charger: remember to install the overcharge protection device in line with the national standard when purchasing the electric wheelchair. The anti overcharge protection device is to protect the battery. When the charging time is too long, the charger will enter the sleep state, so as to protect the battery and prolong the service life of the battery