CJRTP

《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2014, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (9): 892-894.

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Quality Testing and Analysis of Manual Wheelchairs: Based on ISO 7176-8

GU Hui-ru, SHAN Xin-ying, YAN He-ping.
  

  1. National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, National Quality Supervision & Test Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, Beijing 100176, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2014-09-25 Online:2014-09-25

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Abstract: Objective To measure the quality of manual wheelchairs made in China. Methods 20 wheelchairs was tested with ISO 7176-8, focused on the static strength, impact strength and fatigue strength. Results 8 (40%) wheelchairs passed the test. Conclusion The fatigue strength is the key factor of the wheelchair quality.

Key words: manual wheelchairs, static strength, impact strength, fatigue strength, ISO 7176-8