Design, Analysis and Optimization of Cost Effective, MCM Wheelchair for Handicaps

Author(s):

Nitin Kumar Bhargava , RJIT BSF ACEDEMY Tekanpur; Vishal Shukla, RJIT BSF ACEDEMY Tekanpur; Alok Kumar Bokoliya, RJIT BSF ACEDEMY Tekanpur; Gaurav Saxena, RJIT BSF ACEDEMY Tekanpur

Keywords:

CATIAV5, ANSYS 14.0, HYPERMESH 12.0, COMMODE, CAE, VON-MISES, MESHING

Abstract:

The main aim of this paper isto design, analyze and develop a fully comfortableMCM (Multipurpose Commode Motorized) wheelchair for handicapped users. The purpose of the study was to design a cost effective, adjustable, and lightweight wheelchair with lot of good features. A quality function design of the wheelchair is prepared on CATIA V5 software and also there simulations and weight evaluated with their performance. Design model was prepared using anthropometric parameters of tallest user. To assess the wheelchair designs, static strength, and stability, here the researchers carried out the static and crash analysis using 1D,2D and 3D meshing with the help of ANSYS 14.0 and HYPERMESH 12.0, thereby applying loads and various boundary constraints to evaluate the deformation and the von-mises stress on different members to study the high stress concentration points.Wheelchair designed for paralysis were developed that were cost effective, adjustable and had light weight compared to commercially available wheelchairs.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I1010
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 1
Publication Date	:	01/08/2015
Page(s)	:	33-38

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