A portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair
By designing a detachable smart electric wheelchair, which utilizes electromagnetic locks and hydraulic support rods to switch between electric wheelchair and balance scooter modes, the problem of limited functionality in electric wheelchairs is solved, providing a portable and multifunctional travel option.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUNAN UNIVERSITY SUZHOU INSTITUTE
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric wheelchairs have limited functions and waste resources when idle, failing to meet the needs of young people as balance bikes or for transporting lightweight items.
Design a portable, detachable smart electric wheelchair that can be used to switch between an electric wheelchair and a self-balancing scooter. The seat can be removed and folded using electromagnetic locks and hydraulic support rods, and the power platform can be used independently as a self-balancing scooter.
It enables flexible switching between electric wheelchairs and balance bikes, meeting the diverse travel needs of young people, reducing resource waste, and providing a stylish and practical travel option.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of electric wheelchair technology, and in particular to a portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair. Background Technology
[0002] With continuous advancements in technology, electric wheelchairs have become a key assistive device in modern medical rehabilitation, elderly care, and mobility for people with disabilities. Combining advanced electronic technology and ergonomic design, they provide an efficient and comfortable mobility solution for people with limited mobility. The applications of electric wheelchairs are wide-ranging, primarily covering the following areas: Medical Rehabilitation: In hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers, electric wheelchairs provide convenient mobility for patients and the injured. Home Care: Many elderly and disabled individuals also require wheelchairs for mobility at home. Public Transportation: The convenience and flexibility of electric wheelchairs also make them an ideal choice for public transportation. In public places such as shopping malls, parks, and museums, electric wheelchairs help people with limited mobility move easily and better integrate into society.
[0003] However, despite significant technological advancements in electric wheelchairs, some limitations remain. Most electric wheelchairs currently on the market are single-function, primarily used as wheelchairs. When not in use, these devices often sit idle, resulting in a waste of resources. Furthermore, young people or those with some mobility may desire wheelchairs that can serve other functions beyond transportation, such as acting as a self-balancing scooter or transporting lightweight items.
[0004] Especially for young people, self-balancing scooters have become a popular mode of transportation. Therefore, developing an electric device that combines the functions of a wheelchair and a self-balancing scooter has significant market potential. This would not only provide young people with a stylish and practical travel option but also further promote the innovation and development of electric wheelchair technology. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, detachable smart electric wheelchair that can be switched between electric wheelchair and balance scooter, providing young people with a stylish and practical travel option to meet different usage needs.
[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0007] A portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair includes a power platform. Drive wheels are installed at both ends of one side of the power platform, and support rollers are installed at both ends of the other side of the power platform. An operating rudder is provided at the front of the upper part of the power platform. A power battery is installed inside the power platform. An installation groove is provided in the power platform at the rear of the operating rudder.
[0008] It also includes a seat platform, a backrest panel rotatably connected to the rear of the seat platform, a seat cushion provided at the upper end of the seat platform, a backrest cushion provided at the front of the backrest panel, a first support rod and a second support rod rotatably connected to the lower rear end of the seat platform, which are parallel to each other and can rotate back and forth, a parallel tie rod parallel to the seat platform rotatably connected between the first support rod and the second support rod, and support connecting sleeves provided at both ends of the lower side of the first support rod and the second support rod, two through holes that cooperate with the corresponding support connecting sleeves are opened on both sides of the mounting groove near the end of the operating rudder, and an electromagnetic lock is installed in the power platform at the corresponding through hole, and the lock cylinder of each electromagnetic lock is a cylindrical lock cylinder that can pass through the corresponding through hole and rotatably connect with the corresponding support connecting sleeve;
[0009] The backrest is provided with a connecting shaft at the bottom, which is rotatably connected to the rear of the seat platform. Both ends of the connecting shaft are provided with transmission gears. The upper end of the first support rod is connected to the seat platform near the connecting shaft. Both ends of the upper part of the first support rod are provided with drive gears that mesh with the corresponding transmission gears. The middle part of the second support rod is provided with a strip-shaped through groove. The lower end of the front part of the seat platform is rotatably connected to the upper part of the first support rod by a hydraulic support rod that passes through the strip-shaped through groove.
[0010] The upper end of the control rudder is provided with throttle handles for controlling the two drive wheels, and the control rudder is provided with an electric lock button for controlling the electromagnetic lock and a folding button for controlling the hydraulic support rod.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is needed to be used as an electric wheelchair, the lower ends of the first support rod and the second support rod are inserted into the mounting groove, the electromagnetic lock is controlled to extend, and the cylindrical lock core of the electromagnetic lock is inserted into the corresponding support connecting sleeve, so that the seat is connected to the power platform, the hydraulic support rod extends, pushes the first support rod to rotate backward, and at the same time drives the backrest to rotate backward until it is fully unfolded, and then it can be used as an electric wheelchair.
[0012] When used as a cargo platform or balance scooter, first shorten the hydraulic support rod, pull the first support diagonal bar forward to rotate closer to the seat platform, and at the same time rotate the backrest forward to rotate closer to the seat platform until it is completely folded. Then, control the cylindrical lock core of the electromagnetic lock to retract from the support connecting sleeve, and the folded seat can be removed, leaving only the power platform and the control stick, which can then be used as a cargo platform or balance scooter.
[0013] A further feature of the present invention is that a drive motor for driving the corresponding drive wheel to rotate is installed at each drive wheel within the power platform.
[0014] A further feature of the present invention is that: a support collar is provided on the outer side of the power platform at each support roller, each support collar is slidably connected to a vertically arranged slide shaft, the upper end of each slide shaft passes through the corresponding support collar and is provided with a limit cap, the lower end of each slide shaft is provided with a mounting block, each mounting block and the corresponding support collar are provided with a shock-absorbing spring that is sleeved on the corresponding slide shaft, and each support roller is rotatably connected to the outer side of the corresponding mounting block.
[0015] A further feature of the present invention is that: a connecting plate is provided on both sides of the middle part of the backrest panel, each connecting plate is rotatably connected to an armrest that can rotate back and forth, and a horizontal support bar is provided outward on the lower side of each connecting plate to support the lower side of the armrest. The horizontal support bar is used to support the armrest so that it can only rotate forward to the horizontal.
[0016] A further feature of the present invention is that the operating rudder is provided with a connection socket, the hydraulic support rod is connected to a cable, and the free end of the cable is provided with a power connector for electrical connection with the connection socket.
[0017] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] Firstly, the electric wheelchair of the present invention has the advantages of being portable and detachable. The seat and the power platform are detachable. After the seat and the power platform are connected, it can be used as an electric wheelchair. After the seat is removed, only the power platform is left, which can be used as a cargo platform or a balance vehicle. It can be switched between electric wheelchair and balance vehicle, providing young people with a fashionable and practical travel option to meet different usage needs.
[0019] Secondly, the seat of the present invention can be folded. When it needs to be moved or disassembled, the seat can be controlled to fold automatically, making it easier to disassemble and move, and taking up less space during transportation and storage. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 It is a partial sectional view used to show the internal structure of the power platform;
[0022] Figure 3 Used to demonstrate the bottom structure of the seating platform;
[0023] Figure 4 It is mainly used to demonstrate the connection between transmission gears and drive gears.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Power platform; 11. Support collar; 12. Mounting slot; 13. Power battery; 14. Through hole; 2. Drive wheel; 21. Drive motor; 3. Sliding shaft; 31. Limit cap; 32. Mounting block; 33. Shock-absorbing spring; 34. Support roller; 4. Operating stick; 41. Throttle handle; 42. Connecting socket; 43. Electric lock button; 44. Folding button; 5. Seat platform; 51. Seat cushion; 6. Backrest panel; 61. Backrest cushion; 62. Connecting plate; 63. Armrest; 64. Horizontal support bar; 65. Connecting shaft; 66. Transmission gear; 71. First support diagonal rod; 72. Second support diagonal rod; 73. Parallel tie rod; 74. Support connecting sleeve; 75. Drive gear; 76. Strip through slot; 8. Electromagnetic lock; 81. Cylindrical lock cylinder; 9. Hydraulic support rod; 91. Cable; 92. Power connector. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.
[0027] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0028] Example, refer to Figure 1-4A portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair includes a power platform 1. A drive wheel 2 is mounted at each of the front ends of the power platform 1. A drive motor 21 is installed inside the power platform 1 at each drive wheel 2 to drive its rotation. A support collar 11 is provided on each of the two outer sides of the rear of the power platform 1. A vertically arranged sliding shaft 3 is slidably connected to each support collar 11. A limiting cap 31 extends from the upper end of each sliding shaft 3 through the corresponding support collar 11. A mounting block 32 is provided at the lower end of each sliding shaft 3. A shock-absorbing spring 33 is installed between each mounting block 32 and the corresponding support collar 11, covering the corresponding sliding shaft 3. A support roller 34 is rotatably connected to the outer side of each mounting block 32, and the support roller 34 provides shock absorption and support at the rear of the electric wheelchair. An operating lever 4 is installed upwards at the front of the upper end of the power platform 1. The power platform 1 has a mounting slot 12 located at the rear of the control stick 4, and a power battery 13 is installed on both sides of the mounting slot 12 inside the power platform 1.
[0029] It also includes a seat platform 5, with a backrest 6 rotatably connected to the rear of the seat platform 5. A seat cushion 51 is provided at the upper end of the seat platform 5, and a backrest 61 is provided on the front side of the backrest 6. A connecting plate 62 is provided on both sides of the middle of the backrest 6. Each connecting plate 62 is rotatably connected to an armrest 63 that can rotate back and forth. A horizontal support bar 64 is provided outward from the bottom of each connecting plate 62 to support the armrest 63. The horizontal support bar 64 is used to support the armrest 63 so that it can only rotate forward to the horizontal.
[0030] The lower rear end of the seat platform 5 is rotatably connected to a first support rod 71 and a second support rod 72, which are parallel to each other and can rotate back and forth. Multiple parallel tie rods 73, parallel to the seat platform 5, are rotatably connected between the first support rod 71 and the second support rod 72. Two parallel tie rods 73 are distributed on each side of the first support rod 71 and the second support rod 72. A support connecting sleeve 74 is provided at both ends of the lower edge of the first support rod 71 and the second support rod 72. Two through holes 14 are provided on both sides of the mounting groove 12 near the end of the operating rudder 4, which mate with the corresponding support connecting sleeves 74. The power platform 1 is equipped with... An electromagnetic lock 8 is installed. The lock core of each electromagnetic lock 8 is a cylindrical lock core 81 that can pass through the corresponding through hole 14 and be rotatably connected to the corresponding support connecting sleeve 74. When the lower ends of the first support inclined rod 71 and the second support inclined rod 72 are inserted into the mounting groove 12 and are located at their ends, the cylindrical lock core 81 of the electromagnetic lock 8 extends into the support connecting sleeve 74, so that the power platform 1 can be connected with the first support inclined rod 71 and the second support inclined rod 72. Since the first support inclined rod 71 and the second support inclined rod 72 are always in a relatively parallel state, the seat platform 5 can always be in a horizontal state after connection. The first support inclined rod 71 and the second support inclined rod 72 play a joint supporting role.
[0031] A connecting shaft 65 is provided at the bottom of the backrest panel 6, which is rotatably connected to the rear of the seat platform 5. A transmission gear 66 is provided at both ends of the connecting shaft 65. The upper end of the first support rod 71 connects to the seat platform 5 near the connecting shaft 65. A drive gear 75, meshing with the corresponding transmission gear 66, is provided at both ends of the upper part of the first support rod 71. Rotation of the first support rod 71 drives the backrest panel 6 to rotate. When the first support rod 71 rotates closer to the seat platform 5, the backrest panel 6 also rotates closer to the seat platform 5. A strip-shaped slot 76 is provided in the middle of the second support rod 72. A hydraulic support rod 9, passing through the strip-shaped slot 76, is rotatably connected between the lower front end of the seat platform 5 and the upper part of the first support rod 71. The hydraulic support rod 9 serves as a connecting support, forming a triangular structure with the seat platform 5, the first support rod 71, and the hydraulic support rod 9. This structure stably supports the seat platform 5, and the extension and retraction of the hydraulic support rod 9 can drive its rotation, thereby adjusting its unfolding and folding.
[0032] The upper end of the control stick 4 is provided with a throttle handle 41 for controlling the two drive wheels 2. The control stick 4 is provided with a connection socket 42. The hydraulic support rod 9 is connected to a cable 91. The free end of the cable 91 is provided with a power connector 92 for electrical connection with the connection socket 42. After the seat is connected, the power connector 92 needs to be manually inserted into the connection socket 42 to power the hydraulic support rod 9. The control stick 4 is provided with an electric lock button 43 for controlling the electromagnetic lock 8 and a folding button 44 for controlling the hydraulic support rod 9.
[0033] Usage: When it is needed to be used as an electric wheelchair, insert the lower ends of the first support rod 71 and the second support rod 72 into the mounting slot 12, control the extension of the electromagnetic lock 8, so that the cylindrical lock core 81 of the electromagnetic lock 8 is inserted into the corresponding support connecting sleeve 74, thereby connecting the seat to the power platform 1. The hydraulic support rod 9 extends, pushing the first support rod 71 to rotate backward, and at the same time driving the backrest 6 to rotate backward until it is fully unfolded, then it can be used as an electric wheelchair.
[0034] When used as a cargo platform or balance scooter, first shorten the hydraulic support rod 9, pull the first support diagonal rod 71 forward to rotate closer to the seat platform 5, and at the same time rotate the backrest 6 forward to rotate closer to the seat platform 5 until it is completely folded. Then, control the cylindrical lock core 81 of the electromagnetic lock 8 to retract from the support connecting sleeve 74, and the folded seat can be removed, leaving only the power platform 1 and the operating rudder 4, which can then be used as a cargo platform or balance scooter.
[0035] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair, comprising a power platform (1), characterized in that: Drive wheels (2) are installed at both ends of one side of the power platform (1), and support rollers (34) are installed at both ends of the other side of the power platform (1). An operating rudder (4) is provided at the front of the upper end of the power platform (1). A power battery (13) is provided inside the power platform (1). An installation slot (12) is provided in the power platform (1) in the rear direction of the operating rudder (4). It also includes a seat platform (5), a backrest (6) rotatably connected to the rear of the seat platform (5), a seat cushion (51) provided at the upper end of the seat platform (5), a backrest cushion (61) provided at the front of the backrest (6), and a first support rod (71) and a second support rod (72) rotatably connected to the lower rear end of the seat platform (5), which are parallel to each other and can rotate back and forth. A parallel tie rod (73) parallel to the seat platform (5) is rotatably connected between the first support rod (71) and the second support rod (72). The first support rod (71) and the second support rod (72) are provided with support connecting sleeves (74) at both ends on the lower side. The mounting groove (12) has two through holes (14) on both sides near the end of the operating rudder (4) that cooperate with the corresponding support connecting sleeves (74). Electromagnetic locks (8) are installed in the power platform (1) at the corresponding through holes (14). The lock core of each electromagnetic lock (8) is a cylindrical lock core (81) that can pass through the corresponding through hole (14) and rotate with the corresponding support connecting sleeve (74). The backrest (6) is provided with a connecting shaft (65) that is rotatably connected to the rear of the seat platform (5). Both ends of the connecting shaft (65) are provided with transmission gears (66). The upper end of the first support rod (71) is connected to the seat platform (5) near the connecting shaft (65). Both ends of the upper part of the first support rod (71) are provided with drive gears (75) that mesh with the corresponding transmission gears (66). The middle part of the second support rod (72) is provided with a strip-shaped through groove (76). The lower end of the front part of the seat platform (5) is rotatably connected to the upper part of the first support rod (71) by a hydraulic support rod (9) that passes through the strip-shaped through groove (76). The upper end of the operating rudder (4) is provided with throttle handles (41) for controlling the two drive wheels (2) respectively. The operating rudder (4) is provided with an electric lock button (43) for controlling the electromagnetic lock (8) and a folding button (44) for controlling the hydraulic support rod (9).
2. The portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power platform (1) has a drive motor (21) installed at each drive wheel (2) to drive the corresponding drive wheel (2) to rotate.
3. A portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power platform (1) has a support collar (11) at each support roller (34) on its outer side. Each support collar (11) is slidably connected to a vertically arranged slide shaft (3). The upper end of each slide shaft (3) is provided with a limit cap (31) through the corresponding support collar (11). The lower end of each slide shaft (3) is provided with a mounting block (32). Each mounting block (32) and the corresponding support collar (11) are provided with a shock-absorbing spring (33) that is sleeved on the corresponding slide shaft (3). Each support roller (34) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the corresponding mounting block (32).
4. A portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The backrest (6) is provided with connecting plates (62) on both sides of the middle part. Each connecting plate (62) is rotatably connected to an armrest (63) that can rotate back and forth. Each connecting plate (62) has a horizontal support bar (64) on its lower side for supporting the lower side of the armrest (63). The horizontal support bar (64) is used to support the armrest (63) so that it can only rotate forward to the horizontal.
5. A portable, detachable intelligent electric wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating rudder (4) is provided with a connection socket (42), the hydraulic support rod (9) is connected to a cable (91), and the free end of the cable (91) is provided with a power connector (92) for electrical connection with the connection socket (42).