Development of a Wheelchair Lifting System with Height Levelling and Side Transfer

Kian Sek Tee, Muhamad Amirul Yusman Bin Yazid, Eugene Low, Elmy Johana Mohamad, Chin Fhong Soon, Toong Hai Sam, Jaysuman Bin Pusppanathan

Abstract

Wheelchair Lifting System is one of the alternative solution to help the disabled person which have difficulties in moving from the wheelchair into the car easily. The transferring process of these disabled person from getting in or out of the car is a delicate process. Most of the situation, two or more caregivers are required, and they also need a lot of energy and time to complete that process. It is also reported that 1 in 3 caregivers might develop back injuries. Most of the injuries were occurring because the patient is heavy to lift. Besides that, the caregivers may exposed to awkward positions during the transferring process from the wheelchair to the car seat. The support device such as mechanism lifting system is needed to move the disabled person. Various tests have been done to verify the functionality of the device. The results shows that wheelchair is able to carry the maximum weight of 100kg to the car seat successfully.