Abstract
The article discusses the problem of the construction of a test stand that allows simulation of wheelchair propulsion in various terrain conditions. The described test stand is a complete measuring system which allowing to analyse the parameters of the biomechanical system human-wheelchair. The described test stand allows observation of biomechanical parameters such as: centre of gravity, muscle activity, path, speed and acceleration. An important aspect of test stand is to replicate the real wheelchair motion in to laboratory conditions. The effect of the considerations taken in the article is the development of the structure, the construction of the test stand and the development of a research method using the stand.
Highlights
Wheelchairs are „man-machine" systems involving a close interrelation between a human and a piece of technical equipment
To solve the above-defined problem a research team was set up whose main task was to investigate the biomechanics of manual wheelchair propulsion, with focus on the analysis of the parameters of the human-wheelchair anthropotechnical system
The key problem addressed by the team was the method of simulation of wheelchair motion at the test stand and of biomechanical parameters using available technical means
Summary
Wheelchairs are „man-machine" systems involving a close interrelation between a human and a piece of technical equipment. There are various types of wheelchairs, among which manually propelled wheelchairs are the group most common in use Wheelchairs of this type are user friendly and inexpensive and are a good alternative for ensuring mobility to people with disabilities. To solve the above-defined problem a research team was set up whose main task was to investigate the biomechanics of manual wheelchair propulsion, with focus on the analysis of the parameters of the human-wheelchair anthropotechnical system. To accomplish the objective defined it is necessary to perform a number of constituent research tasks, which include: - engineering of a test stand needed to perform research on the mechanics of wheelchair motion,. The key problem addressed by the team was the method of simulation of wheelchair motion at the test stand and of biomechanical parameters using available technical means
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