Generally, users of electric wheelchairs are mostly elderly or handicapped persons with physical impairments. During use, the braking effect of the electric wheelchair is directly related to the safety of the users. Therefore, when purchasing an electric wheelchair, the braking performance of the electric wheelchair must not be neglected. So how to detect the braking performance of electric wheelchairs? In fact, it is very simple, the detailed analysis is as follows:
Of course, the braking performance test of the electric wheelchair requires professional equipment, but the braking performance test of the electric wheelchair can also be carried out in a simple way if there is no professional equipment at the time of purchase.
1. Test on flat ground
First, switch the electric wheelchair clutch to the closed state, and observe whether the electric wheelchair driving wheel rotates on the flat ground. If there is rotation, the braking performance is poor, otherwise the braking performance is good.
2. Slope performance test
How to detect the braking performance of electric wheelchairs?
Choose a 10-15 degree ramp to place the electric wheelchair on the inclined drape, switch the electric wheelchair clutch to the closed state, push the electric wheelchair down and observe whether the driving wheel of the electric wheelchair rotates; if the driving wheel rotates, the braking performance is poor , On the contrary, the braking performance is good.
3. Weight test
Place the electric wheelchair on the above ramp, switch the electric wheelchair clutch to the closed state, place a weight of about 100 kilograms or sit on the electric wheelchair, check whether the electric wheelchair slides slowly down the slope, if there is sliding, it means that This type of electric wheelchair has poor braking performance and is not recommended for the elderly or the disabled. There is a danger of slipping when going up and down. If the driving wheel of the electric wheelchair does not rotate or slip under load, it means that the electric wheelchair is braking. The performance is good. The elderly or the disabled can use it with confidence.
4. Exercise test
Adjust the speed of the electric wheelchair to the fast speed, drive to the highest speed on the flat road or the above-mentioned ramp, and then release the electric wheelchair control lever to check whether the electric wheelchair stops immediately. If it can stop immediately, it means that the braking performance is good. The poor braking performance of wheelchairs is not recommended for the elderly or the disabled.
The above is a simple method used to test the braking performance and safety performance of the electric wheelchair when purchasing an electric wheelchair. I hope it will be helpful for everyone to buy an electric wheelchair. The braking performance and safety performance of electric wheelchairs for the elderly or disabled are the primary considerations.
