How to Make a Power Wheelchair Up Stairs

No matter which country or nation you come from, everyone's life always begins with learning to speak and walk. These two skills are inseparable from daily life. However, with the growth of age, people's physiology and psychology are also constantly changing. Physiological functions are continuously strengthened from birth, peak at the age of 30-40, and then begin to decline. The most obvious change is a reduction in mobility. Many older adults have mobility limited problems, which may be due to disease, but more often, are caused by deteriorating physiological functions. At this time they will choose to use a wheelchair to solve this problem. Wheelchairs can solve their walking problems. But it can't meet their climbing needs. At this time, several new products have emerged that allow wheelchairs to go up stairs. Next, I will introduce you to several tools that can power wheelchair up stairs.

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1. Wheelchair lifting platform

In layman's terms, this device is a platform installed on the stairs. It has its own climbing device, which can lift the wheelchair with it, so as to realize the wheelchair up or down stairs. In other words, this is an elevator specially designed for wheelchairs. The disadvantage of this type of device is that it cannot be moved and takes up space.

2. Auxiliary wheelchair stair climbing device

These assistive devices, themselves powered, can carry wheelchairs and wheelchair users up and down stairs. Usually consists of a power unit and two tracks. You can think of such devices as external accessories for wheelchairs. Compared to the first category of devices, it is portable and does not take up space. But the downside is that it needs to be installed every time it is used.

3. Stair climbing wheelchair

The stair climbing wheelchair is a combination of a wheelchair and a second-class assistive device. You can go upstairs and downstairs without installation. Can freely switch between stair climbing equipment and power wheelchair. compared to the above two devices. The Stair climbing wheelchair has few downsides.

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