Wheelchair is a special means of transportation for people with mobility disabilities. In order to meet their diversified needs for daily travel and life, the design and production of wheelchairs are increasingly pursuing lightweight, humanized and intelligent. People who use wheelchairs frequently use wheelchairs in daily life, so it is necessary to ensure that the wheelchair parts are firm and durable; Of course, in the daily handling and stacking, the wheelchair should also be easy to operate, so lightweight needs to be considered in the design of the wheelchair; Carbon fiber wheelchair components can well integrate the above points.
Traditional wheelchairs are made of steel. In order to pursue lightweight, aluminum alloy is gradually replaced. Now, carbon fiber composite materials begin to occupy the C position with their lightweight performance advantages. At present, most of the wheelchairs in the market are manual wheelchairs, which are mainly driven by human power. The lighter the weight of the wheelchairs, the easier it is to operate, which can reduce the burden on their shoulders and wrists. When carbon fiber wheelchair components are used in electric wheelchairs, the weight can be reduced by about 30%, and the battery life can be increased. The accessories of the wheelchair include large and small wheels, handwheel ring, seat seat, brake, backrest, cushion, foot rest and leg rest, armrest and arm rest, etc. the carbon fiber skirt board, backrest, foot rest and leg rest, armrest and arm rest produced by Boshi carbon fiber can effectively reduce the overall quality of the wheelchair and facilitate operation.
Carbon fiber wheelchair
In addition to light weight, wheelchair parts also need to consider the long-term use. Wheelchair parts are used frequently, so it must be strong and durable. The strength of carbon fiber composite material is about 7-10 times higher than that of metal material, which can ensure the strength of daily use. Moreover, it has good fatigue resistance, and the creep is almost zero. The long-term and high-frequency use will not cause aging and wear of parts and severe deformation. In the design of carbon fiber wheelchair components, the laying direction and thickness of the layer can be considered, so as to ensure its good bearing capacity and service life.
In addition to the above advantages, wheelchair parts also have requirements for corrosion resistance. Some wheelchair users may have incontinence and drug spilling, which requires that wheelchair parts can resist the corrosion of these pollutants. Carbon fiber composite materials are non-metallic inert materials, which do not react with acid, alkali and salt, and have good corrosion resistance. Pollutants can be touched on the surface and can be wiped gently without affecting the use. It is inevitable to withstand the test of ultraviolet radiation, rain or high and low temperature difference in the outdoor. Traditional metal materials are prone to rust and surface oxidation, which not only affects the appearance, but also has a cumulative impact on the overall performance of the wheelchair. And carbon fiber wheelchair parts can just make up for these defects.
Carbon fiber wheelchair
Among the wheelchair users, there may be patients with hemiplegia, stroke, cut-off and fracture, especially those who have just undergone surgery or are in the rehabilitation period. In order to avoid secondary injury during the use of the wheelchair, it is necessary to minimize the vibration of the wheelchair. The carbon fiber wheelchair has large damping coefficient and good shock absorption and damping effect, which can reduce the vibration between the frame and the wheel hub, improve the comfort and safety of the patient, and is conducive to the recovery during the rehabilitation period.
Carbon fiber composite has excellent performance, and can also realize the production of complex component structures through integrated molding technology. It is an ideal material for making high-end wheelchairs. However, due to the limitation of manufacturing cost, the application of carbon fiber composites in wheelchairs is not very popular. According to the introduction of Boshi's wheelchair manufacturer customers, with the increase of the aging population, the wheelchair is not only limited to hospital patients, but also the elderly have a great demand for wheelchairs. It is believed that with the in-depth research of carbon fiber, the application of carbon fiber wheelchair parts will become more and more popular, which is also what Boshi hopes to see.
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