Detachable Electric Drive Unit for a Wheelchair

摘要

A detachable electric drive unit for a wheelchair is provided. The detachable electric drive unit includes a housing having an interior volume and two guide rails disposed on opposing sides of the housing. Each guide rail includes a channel to receive a wheelchair wheel and has at least two wheels attached to opposing ends of each guide rail. A roller assembly is disposed within the channels of each guide rail. An electric motor is coupled to the roller assembly in each guide rail. The electric motor drives the roller assembly imparting rotational motion to the wheelchair wheels supported within each channel.

主权项

1) A detachable electric drive unit for a wheelchair, comprising
a housing having an interior volume and two guide rails disposed on opposing sides of the housing, wherein each guide rail includes a channel to receive a wheelchair wheel; a roller assembly disposed within the channel of each guide rail; at least two wheels attached to opposing ends of each guide rail; a motor coupled to the roller assembly in each guide rail, wherein the motor is located in the interior volume of the housing.