Design of an Automated Wheelchair

with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology,
Khulna-9203, BANGLADESH
 Outline

 Introduction
 Background Research
 Problems of Existing Wheelchairs
 Methodology
 Estimated price of wheelchair
 Result
 Conclusion

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Introduction :

In recent years, the number of physically

disabled people is increasing.

 Around 15% people (700 million) of total

world population are physically and
mentally disabled.

 Physically challenged people in

Bangladesh is around 5.6% (8.4 million)
[1] of total population.

The majority of physically challenged

persons of Bangladesh either use crutches
or manual wheelchairs.

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

 Time Trend of Salmin,2014

Electric Powered Wheelchair

Navigation Chair,2009

MITRE Corporation,1994
Gesture Recognition Based,
2013

Vision based EOG system,2002

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Problems of Existing
Wheelchairs are :
• The cost is high with respect to the
economic status of the common people.
• Less availability of Automated wheelchairs
in developing countries.
• Hindrance in gripping joystick due to wrist
weakness.
• Seat movement difficulty for necessary
works.
In this circumstance, this research aims
to design an automatic wheelchair with a
vertically moveable seat to enhance its
facilities for the users.

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

CAD design of the wheelchair

The wheelchair had been designed by the software named solidwork 2013. the
designed is Viewed below.

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Von mises stress analysis :

Von mises stress analysis of the wheelchair frame along with the adjustable
seat and Pulley were done by solidwork simulation. For design purpose , 980 N
load was applied on the wheelchair seat.

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Resultant Displacement Analysis:
The resultant URES displacement of Solidwork shows the average
displacement of the wheelchair structure. It is found from the analysis that
the highest deformation of the wheelchair frame is 0.00000815mm under
the applied load.

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Electrical Components :

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Flow Chart of Control Mechanism

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Circuit Arrangement :

Forward Button

Backward Button

Left Button

right Button

Upward Button

Downward Button

Stop Button

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Final Design of Automatic Wheelchair :

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Estimated price of the Wheelchair :

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

Conclusion :

 This project develops a new design of wheelchair which can be

accessible to every people and a unique concept of wheelchair seat
movement is developed with practical feasibility through simulation
software.

 The future work of this research can focus on engaging more sensors
and developing sophisticated control system that will add more
freedom for the disabled user.

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat

THANKS TO ALL

Design of an Automated Wheelchair with Vertically Adjustable Seat