Title:

CROWBAR; Modular Wheelchair Levers

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Abstract

Wheelchair levers reduce strain on joins and allow the user to more easily cover rough terrain. This project aims to produce a compact and affordable accessory to the standard manual wheelchair to improve useability. Levered wheelchairs on the market are typically not covered by insurance, and cost more than $2000. Customer discovery showed that among wheelchair users there is demand for a more affordable option. With this information in mind, we are in the process of developing a 3d printed, compact and affordable lever design and break system, which can be attached to any manual wheelchair model.

Authors

First Name Last Name
Devony Whiting
Ariana Schmidt

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Submission Details

Conference URC
Event Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (ISE)
Department Mechanical Engineering (ISE)
Group Industry
Added April 26, 2021, 12:34 a.m.
Updated April 27, 2021, 9:51 p.m.
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