HRS 2709/Bioe 2710 Wheelchairs I:
Design Requirements


Professor: Dr Rory Cooper
Class Project: Design of a Sports Wheelchair for Developing Countries
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Design Requiremments
1.Removable antitippers
2. Adjustable tension backrest
3. 24" wheels
4. Adjustable seat dump (0 - 15 degrees)
5. Variable camber (0 - 10 degrees)
6. 4" Casters
7. Fore-aft axle position
8. Removable bumpers 		9. Height adjustable footrest
10. Four wheels
11. Single anti-tipper (pivot)
12. Cost less than $125 without wheels
13. 16" seat width
14. 16" backrest height
15. Nylon seat upholstery (quickie type)
16. Quick release axle (cost?)

Available materials:
30' of 1" x 0.035" round mild steel tubing
casters and forks
wheels
anti-tip wheel

Design Team Responsibilities
  • Literature Search: Jon, Jen, Michelle
  • Reference Compilation: Rachel, Anna
  • Prototype Design
  • Drawing: Nethra, JP, Erica, Michelle
  • Manufacturing: Beth-ann, JP, Erica, Michelle, Steph, Nethra
  • Documentation, Part Inventory, Cost Analysis: Ian, Jen
  • Website: Erica

*names in bold are task managers