College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 2

College of Engineering

Department - Author 2

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 3

College of Engineering

Department - Author 3

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 3

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 4

College of Engineering

Department - Author 4

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 4

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Date

6-2020

Primary Advisor

Brian Self, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Additional Advisors

Vanessa Salas, QL+ Peter Way, QL+ Don Hannula, Hannula Engineering

Abstract/Summary

Many people who use wheelchairs are very active. They have errands to run and lives to live just like everybody else. For a busy person who uses a wheelchair there are currently no quick methods for storing and unloading your wheelchair from your vehicle that do not require expensive custom modifications which can ruin the resell value and the aesthetics of the vehicle. This has resulted in users hastily loading their wheelchairs which can cause damage to the wheelchair, the vehicle, and other passengers while the vehicle is in motion. The goal of this project was to develop a wheelchair storage system that can be installed in any vehicle and securely store any wheelchair during transportation. The device allows for a wheelchair to be quickly and compactly stored behind the driver’s seat. Hopefully by making this process quick and safe this device can improve the lives of many users.

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