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.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/556