JIANLIAN HOMECARE PRODUCTS CO,.LTD

What are the safety features of a wheelchair?

When choosing a light wheel chair, safety must be the top priority. As a key tool for mobility assistance, a light wheel chair that is well designed and has appropriate safety features can effectively prevent accidents and effectively protect the health and safety of users.

Reliable braking system

The braking system is one of the core elements of self propelled wheelchair safety. Common brakes for self propelled wheelchair are mainly divided into two categories: parking brakes and push-to-stop brakes.

Parking brake: Its function is to keep the self propelled wheelchair stable and stationary when parked. Even for users with weak hand strength, the parking brake of a self propelled wheelchair is easy to operate. A high-performance self propelled wheelchair parking brake can firmly fix the wheelchair on various types of ground.

Push-to-stop brake: The push-to-stop brake is usually behind the backrest of the self propelled wheelchair and is mainly used to slow down or stop the wheelchair during normal operation. When the user applies pressure, the self propelled wheelchair brake should respond quickly and smoothly.

Stable frame design

A stable frame structure plays a vital role in preventing light wheel chair from tipping over.

Width and support base: Generally speaking, the wider the light wheel chair base, the higher its stability. In particular, the distance between the two rear wheels of the light wheel chair has a direct impact on the balance of the light wheelchair.

Frame material and durability: The material selected for the light wheel chair frame also has an important impact on its safety. Aluminum alloy materials not only have the advantages of light weight, easy to handle and carry, but also have excellent sturdiness and durability. A sturdy and durable light wheel chair frame can withstand various wear and tear during daily use, and is not prone to breakage or deformation during long-term use, thus providing reliable long-term protection for the safety of light wheel chair users.

Seat and backrest design to support posture

Reasonable seat and backrest design is not only related to the comfort of wide wheelchair users when riding, but also closely related to safety factors.

Seat depth and width: The width of the wide wheelchair seat should ensure that the user feels comfortable when riding, but not too wide, so as not to affect the convenience of the user to operate the wide wheelchair wheels or control the wheelchair. At the same time, the depth of the wide wheelchair seat should be able to properly support the user's thigh area to avoid pressure points. A wide wheelchair seat of the right size helps users maintain a correct sitting posture, which effectively improves body balance and reduces the risk of accidental falls from the wide wheelchair.

Backrest height and angle: A wide wheelchair backrest with sufficient height plays a key role in supporting the user's upper body and spine. Especially for those users with weak upper body strength or who need additional support, the high backrest of the wide wheelchair can effectively prevent the body from leaning forward or hunching over, helping users maintain an upright and correct sitting posture. The adjustable backrest angle of the wide wheelchair is also very practical, allowing users to adjust to the most comfortable and safe position according to different activity needs.

Wheel and tire features

The wheels and tires of the transport wheelchair play an important role in ensuring safety.

Wheel size and type: Larger transport wheelchair wheels can significantly improve the stability of the transport wheelchair. For wheelchairs that are often used outdoors or need to travel on rough surfaces, pneumatic tires are an ideal choice because they can effectively absorb the impact of bumps on the road and provide transport wheelchair users with a smoother and more comfortable ride. In contrast, smaller transport wheelchair wheels have better flexibility in narrow spaces, but are relatively weak in dealing with uneven surfaces.

Tire traction: Transport wheelchair tires with good traction are essential, especially when the transport wheelchair is traveling on wet, slippery, or inclined roads. The tread pattern on the surface of the transport wheelchair tire is carefully designed to effectively enhance the friction with the ground, thereby reducing the risk of the transport wheelchair slipping.

Safety belts and restraints

For wide wheelchair users who face a high risk of falling, safety belts and restraints are undoubtedly an important line of defense to ensure life safety.

Adjustability: A high-quality wide wheelchair safety belt should have an adjustable function to ensure that it can perfectly fit the physical characteristics of different users. The adjustable strap design allows the wide wheelchair safety belt to change with the user's body growth, or be flexibly adjusted according to different body shapes, thereby achieving the best safety protection effect.