Tips for Detecting Wheelchair Faults
Wheelchair assistive devices are travel tools that disabled people and the elderly rely on. It can be said that wheelchairs and other assistive devices are tools that they use frequently, for a long time, and are extremely dependent on in their daily lives. This also leads to the fact that if the assistive device fails or is damaged, it will cause great trouble and inconvenience to the user, and more seriously, it may even cause secondary injuries. Today I will share a few small signals that wheelchairs send out "needs maintenance". I hope it will be helpful to every user, extend the service life, and maximize the role of assistive devices.
1.Abnormal noises and lags. If you hear abnormal noises or obvious jamming in the wheelchair while using it, you should pay special attention to the condition of the wheelchair. Generally, if there are abnormal noises and stuck, it is because the bearing of the big wheel is faulty, and you will feel stuck and frustrated when using it. If you find that the front small wheel also has a similar strange feeling during the inspection, it may also be because of the bearing or bearing. The rod is damaged or damaged.
2.Tire failure. Wheelchairs are basically inevitably used outdoors. If they are used outdoors frequently, the possibility of tire damage is much higher, and flat tires may occur from time to time. Always pay attention to the inspection and maintenance of wheelchair tires, including the front wheels. If it is an inflated tire, check to see what caused it and inflate it in time. If the damage is serious, replace it in time. If the solid tire is damaged or malfunctions, the user will feel stuck or bouncing when pushing, and the driving will not be so smooth. This will also happen to the front wheel. If the solid wheel is damaged, it must be replaced in time.
3.Braking is laborious. Every wheelchair is equipped with a brake function. After using the brake function for a long time, you need to check the wear and tear. If you find that the damage is serious, replace it in time. If the degree of wear is small, but you still feel that the brakes are laborious, check the brake bearings. Check whether the screws are loose. If looseness causes braking difficulties, adjust the tightness of the screws in time.
After all, a wheelchair is a tool and an object. It is not like a living person who can make "painful" and "uncomfortable" sounds. Once an obvious malfunction occurs in the wheelchair, it will basically affect its normal use. Therefore, in daily use, you must remember to check and maintain regularly, and replace parts in time when parts are found to be worn or damaged to avoid accidental secondary damage to the human body.