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Why is intelligent electric wheelchair the safest mobility tool for the elderly?

Smart electric wheelchairs are one of the special mobility tools for the elderly and disabled people with mobility problems. Many people have this concern: Is it safe for the elderly to drive an electric wheelchair? HEIFALTH will talk to you today about why an intelligent electric wheelchair is a safe and reliable mobility tool for the elderly.
As a professional practitioner in the wheelchair industry, IF HEALTH is here today to explain why a qualified intelligent electric wheelchair is a safe and reliable mobility tool for the elderly. What are the advantages of electric wheelchairs over other mobility tools for the elderly? This article is only from the perspective of the user’s own control to analyze, aboard other tools are not in the scope of this article exchange.
1. intelligent electric wheelchair equipped with automatic brake electromagnetic brake.
A qualified intelligent electric wheelchair is first with electromagnetic brakes, let go of the automatic brake, uphill and downhill will not slip. Save the traditional electric wheelchair, electric tricycle braking hands and feet, a higher safety factor; However, when buying and selling eyes, many electric wheelchairs on the market are without electromagnetic brakes, the braking effect and driving experience is relatively poor;
2. intelligent electric wheelchair configuration anti-tip small wheel
Driving on a flat and smooth road, any wheelchair can go very smoothly, but for any wheelchair user, as long as they are out driving, they will inevitably encounter slopes, potholes and other road scenarios, and in order to cope with this situation, there should be anti-tip wheels to ensure safety.
Generally, the anti-tip wheels of electric wheelchairs are added to the rear wheels, and this design can effectively avoid the danger of tipping backwards due to unstable center of gravity when going uphill.

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3. Anti-skid tires
When encountering slippery roads such as rain, or going up and down steep slopes, a safe wheelchair can be easily braked, which is related to the anti-skid performance of the tires. The stronger the tires’ grip, the smoother the brakes, and less likely to fail to brake and slide on the ground. Generally the rear wheels of outdoor type wheelchairs are designed to be wider and have more tread pattern.

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4. Differential speed design when turning
Intelligent electric wheelchair is generally rear wheel drive, electric wheelchairs usually use dual motors, whether dual motors or single motor is through the controller to control forward and reverse, steering all operations. It can be achieved by gently moving the controller rocker, which is effortless and easy to learn to operate.
When turning, the left and right motors rotate at different speeds, and the speed is adjusted according to the direction of the turn, avoiding the wheelchair from tipping over, so theoretically the electric wheelchair will never turn over.
Many people understand the price of intelligent electric wheelchairs, especially the price of high-grade intelligent electric wheelchairs straight after shaking their heads, some even say that this price can add some money to buy a small car, but you should not forget that for the elderly and then good and cheap cars he can not drive ah, you say right? He can not use for him is a pile of scrap metal, is not it? Understand the above aspects, you will know why the intelligent electric wheelchair is a safe and reliable travel tool for the elderly disabled with mobility problems. If you need it, come and contact us, we can also provide professional customization services.


Post time: Jul-14-2022