Motorized Wheelchair Leg Rest
Format
SOECS Senior Project Demonstration
Faculty Mentor Name
Kyle Watson
Faculty Mentor Department
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Artist Statement
The objective of this project is to design a proof of concept mechanism that will allow a wheel chair user to elevate their leg using a motor controlled leg rest. All modifications to the wheelchair and leg rest must be reversible. The mechanism must be universally compatible with all standard wheelchairs. Safety is a key factor for this project; all pinch points must be completely veiled in order to prevent any injury. Motion of the leg rests must be restricted in order to prevent discomfort. This gives the user the autonomy they strive for or once had.
Location
School of Engineering & Computer Science
Start Date
27-4-2013 2:00 PM
End Date
27-4-2013 3:30 PM
Motorized Wheelchair Leg Rest
School of Engineering & Computer Science
The objective of this project is to design a proof of concept mechanism that will allow a wheel chair user to elevate their leg using a motor controlled leg rest. All modifications to the wheelchair and leg rest must be reversible. The mechanism must be universally compatible with all standard wheelchairs. Safety is a key factor for this project; all pinch points must be completely veiled in order to prevent any injury. Motion of the leg rests must be restricted in order to prevent discomfort. This gives the user the autonomy they strive for or once had.