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Three Type Electric Power wheelchairs wheel

Electric wheelchairs, also called Power Wheelchair, are often a more suitable option for those who are physically unable to self propel a manual wheelchair. Before purchasing an electric wheelchair be sure to consult with an occupational or physical therapist.


Kp 10.3 Power WheelchairThe electric wheelchair for Kp 10.3 Power Wheelchair, the wheels connected to the motor, used to be at the rear of the electric wheelchair. The center of turning was behind the user, with most of the wheelchair and user seated to the front. This limited the environments in which a powered chair could function, primarily because of the overall chair length and turning radius.

Electric Power wheelchair wheels come in three positions:
  1. Rear wheel drive electric wheelchair
  2. Mid wheel drive electric wheelchair
  3. Front wheel drive electric wheelchair
Each have advantages and disadvantages. Keep in mind that each have their own driving or handling characteristics, as well as turning radius. The turning radius is determined by a measurement from the middle of the drive wheel to the furthest part of the chair, which may be to the front or the rear. Let's look at each of these types of electric wheelchairs.

Electric wheelchairs for Rear Wheel Drive

Karma Traveller Kp-10.2Rear Wheel is old standby is really one of the most stable chairs in Karma Traveller Kp-10.2 most instances. However, going up steep hills will cause the chair to lean back on its anti tip tubes to assist in preventing the chair from tipping backward. This type of chair has the highest top speeds available (about 6 mph). It also has the largest turning radius, beginning at about 33". If you have been driving a rear wheel drive chair and plan to buy another type, keep in mind that the tie down you use in your van will have to be re-made or replaced for the new style chair.

Electric wheelchairs for Mid Wheel Drive
Mid Wheel is center of gravity is about even with the center of the drive wheel in a mid wheel drive chair, so the drive wheels essentially are under the user. You end up with equal parts of the chair in front of and behind your body. This type of chair is maneuverable in small spaces, with a turning radius of 24 to 26", depending on the manufacturer. Overall speeds are limited to about 5 ½ mph. Another consideration is terrain. When riding on uneven terrain or up and down curb cuts with a steep transition, there is a possibility of getting "stuck" on the front or rear casters, suspending the drive wheels so they have no contact with the ground.

Electric wheelchairs for Front Wheel Drive

GM Lite Wheelchair
GM Lite Wheelchair In this type of chair, the drive wheels are actually forward of where you sit. It is a very stable set-up for uneven terrain, up and down hills. Out of the three types, it climbs forward over small obstacles well also. Most of the chair is in back you, so when turning, you have to be aware of what is behind you. The driving characteristics can be compared to a forklift. The overall speeds are slower (about 5 to 5 ½ mph) because the front-wheel drive tends to "fish tail" at higher, more reactive speeds. The overall turning radius is about 25 to 28", depending on the manufacturer.
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Three Positions Electric Wheelchairs Wheels

Electric wheelchairs, also called power chairs, are often a more suitable option for those who are physically unable to self propel a manual wheelchair. Before purchasing an electric wheelchair be sure to consult with an occupational or physical therapist.

The Powered Wheelchairs for sale, the wheels connected to the motor, used to be at the rear of the electric wheelchair. The center of turning was behind the user, with most of the wheelchair and user seated to the front. This limited the environments in which a powered chair could function, primarily because of the overall chair length and turning radius.

Now Electric wheelchairs wheels come in three positions: 
  1. Rear wheel drive electric wheelchair
  2. Mid wheel drive electric wheelchair
  3. Front wheel drive electric wheelchair

Net Price:Rs343000
Net Price:Rs301840
Each have advantages and disadvantages. Keep in mind that each have their own driving or handling characteristics, as well as turning radius. The turning radius is determined by a measurement from the middle of the drive wheel to the furthest part of the chair, which may be to the front or the rear. Let's look at each of these types of electric wheelchairs.

Electric wheelchairs for Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel is old standby is really one of the most stable chairs in most instances. However, going up steep hills will cause the chair to lean back on its anti tip tubes to assist in preventing the chair from tipping backward. This type of chair has the highest top speeds available (about 6 mph). It also has the largest turning radius, beginning at about 33". If you have been driving a rear wheel drive chair and plan to buy Karma KP 10.3 , keep in mind that the tie down you use in your van will have to be re-made or replaced for the new style chair.

Electric wheelchairs for Mid Wheel Drive
Mid Wheel is center of gravity is about even with the center of the drive wheel in a mid wheel drive chair, so the drive wheels essentially are under the user. You end up with equal parts of the chair in front of and behind your body. This type of chair is maneuverable in small spaces, with a turning radius of 24 to 26", depending on the manufacturer. Overall speeds are limited to about 5 ½ mph. Another consideration is terrain. When riding on uneven terrain or up and down curb cuts with a steep transition, there is a possibility of getting "stuck" on the front or rear casters, suspending the drive wheels so they have no contact with the ground.

Electric wheelchairs for Front Wheel Drive
In this type of chair, the drive wheels are actually forward of where you sit. It is a very stable set-up for uneven terrain, up and down hills. Out of the three types, it climbs forward over small obstacles well also. Most of the chair is in back you, so when turning, you have to be aware of what is behind you. The driving characteristics can be compared to a forklift. The overall speeds are slower (about 5 to 5 ½ mph) because the front-wheel drive tends to "fish tail" at higher, more reactive speeds. The overall turning radius is about 25 to 28", depending on the manufacturer.

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Three Most Common Types of Electric Wheelchairs

The Electric wheelchairs, also called Power Wheelchairs, are often a more suitable option for those who are physically unable to self propel a manual wheelchair. Before purchasing an electric wheelchair be sure to consult with an occupational or physical therapist. Electric Wheelchairs are available in a wide variety of seat widths, depths and heights, and feature a number of armrest, legrest and seating options. Power wheelchairs allow users of every strength to control the electric wheelchair with a joystick, but higher end models offer a multitude of alternative control options such as proximity switches, sip-n-puff, head arrays, infrared switches and magnetic angle sensors just to name a few.

Karma KP 10-2 Power Wheelchair
Net Price:Rs110250
The Three most common types of electric wheelchairs are front wheel drive, mid-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

Front wheel Drive for Power Wheelchair:
Feature six wheels, including two rear anti tip wheels because they turn from the center like a top, they are considered the most maneuverable power wheelchair, even in tight spaces. The power base is usually separate from the seat and will accept any number of seating or power seating options, depending on wheelchair features.

Features-
  • Front drive wheels are placed forward of where you sit
  • very stable for uneven terrain or up and down hills
  • climbs over small obstacles well
  • slower overall speeds (about 5 - 5 ½ mph) because front wheel drive tends to "fish tail" at higher speeds
Mid Wheel Drive Electric wheelchairs: Karma Power Wheelchair KP-10.3
 Your center of gravity is about even with the center of the drive wheel in a mid wheel drive chair, so the drive wheels essentially are under the user. You end up with equal parts of the chair in front of and behind your body. This type of chair is maneuverable in small spaces, with a turning radius of 24 to 26", depending on the manufacturer. Overall speeds are limited to about 5 ½ mph. Another consideration is terrain. When riding on uneven terrain or up and down curb cuts with a steep transition, there is a possibility of getting "stuck" on the front or rear casters, suspending the drive wheels so they have no contact with the ground.

Karma KP 10-3 Power Wheelchair
Net Price:Rs90650
Rear Wheel Drive Electric Wheelchair:
Excellent outdoor high speed performance and maneuverability.
Some models incorporate a folding feature.
Base is separate from seat and can accommodate a variety of seating and power seating options.

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