Technologies

Rural Technologies

Title:

Tricycle for the Mobility Disabled

Area:

Rural Technologies

Focus Area:

Assistive Technology

Developing Agency:

Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG)

Email:

rutag@iitm.ac.in, rutagpo@iitm.ac.in

Brief Description

Description :

In the rural areas, the challenges are even more severe because of the poor road conditions. The three-wheeler therefore must be comfortable and safe during ride, to be able to eithstand rough road and environmental conditions while requiring little and easy maintenance, and costing less. Salient features of mobility tricycle: Suspensions for shock absorption. Modified brake design for prompt and safe braking. Small turning radius. Smaller driver sprocket. Modular assembly. Adjustable footrest, chair height, seat and backrest inclination , crank assembly location, and wheel base.

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