High-tech wheelchairs gain the competitive edge

作者: R.A. Cooper

DOI: 10.1109/51.107169

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摘要: Some of the features ultralight and rigid sports wheelchairs are described, some rationale behind sport wheelchair design is explained. The discussion covers frame design, materials, geometry, locating center gravity, ride comfort durability, user-wheelchair interface, wheels casters, alignment, components. >

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