Wheelchair Size and Material Application in Human-machine System Model

Abstract

Based on investigation of existing folding wheelchairs' usage, this paper analyzed wheelchair size and material in human-machine system model. The importance of new environmentally friendly materials' application on wheelchair component producing in recent years was also explained. On the basis of strength and stiffness theory and calculation, applied materials were determined and rod mechanical calculation were carried out. The calculated results will have certain theoretical significance for wheelchair research and design.