Design and fabrication of electric three-wheeled scooter for disabled persons. (2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Magibalan, S.; Ragu, C.; Nithish, D.; Raveeshankar, C.; Sabarish, V.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 74(2023)Part 4
• Page Start: 820
• Page End: 823
• Publication Date: 2023
• Subjects: Electric three wheeler -- Motor -- Battery -- Control system; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.11.179
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: This article focuses on offering a possible design and manufacturing in the shape of a user-friendly-three-wheeled scooter, which lets in bodily challenged or persons with partial incapacity to move and do their activities without anyone's assistance. The problems were observed through a survey conducted to understand their needs, particularly dimensions. Major problems such as seat height and floor clearance were taken into consideration to increase the standards and its selection. From the survey, it was found that our electric three-wheeled scooter should have high range and be comfortable during travel. It should also be affordable. Then, the accurate design of the proposed model was finalized using Solidworks. We used a hub motor, battery, and control system that can give a range of 45 km/h and have load-carrying capacity of 100 kg. The designed scooter is ergonomically suited for disabled persons in comparison to the conventional scooters used by them.