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Lim, Shao Hng and Ng, Poh Kiat (2021) The Design and Development of a Foldable Wheelchair Stretcher. Inventions, 6 (2). p. 35. ISSN 2411-5134

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Abstract

This study extends a previous research that conceptualised a foldable wheelchair stretcher (FWS) by furthering its design and development process. The material and component selections are accounted for in this study. Simulations are done using different loads to analyse the stress, displacement and safety factor of the stretcher design. Bending and maximum load analyses are used to inspect possibilities of deformation. The usability tests evaluated the (1) regular, (2) folding and (3) alternate functions of the stretcher. The data for tests 1 and 2 are analysed using t-tests, while test 3 data are analysed using an observational checklist. The FWS performed its regular function significantly slower than the normal stretcher by about 2 s due to its heavier weight. Its performance can still be considered akin to a regular stretcher’s performance. The FWS’s folding function performed significantly faster than the normal stretcher due to its simpler design. The angle increment test could not be executed due to technical constraints and the wheelchair function is tested without a seated user. However, the manoeuvrability of the FWS as a wheelchair was successfully verified. Finally, a cost analysis concluded that a commercial-ready FWS can be sold at 600 MYR, which is relatively cheaper compared to its competitors.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Human engineering
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA166-167 Human engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	14 Jul 2021 08:27
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2021 08:27
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/8873

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