Optimization of Lever-Driven Wheelchairs
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In order to improve the efficiency of hand wheelchair propulsion, engineers proposed various active wheelchair concepts – one of them is a lever-driven wheelchair. Yet although several lever-driven wheelchair designs were already carried out, there has been no significant improvement in popularity of this propelling system solution. A possible reason for the actual situation is immaturity of proposed designs. Some authors believe, that if sufficiently developed, lever-driven wheelchairs can enhance handicapped people movement capabilities.
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