Design of Handle Bar for Tricycle


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Creator/Artist: Shreyas Ganesh Barve

Category: Mobility Design

Document: P1 Project

Batch: 2014-2016

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2009-2018

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Nishant Sharma


Detailed Description

With the use of three wheels, balancing is not required, but on the other hand, three wheels create more frictional force that the user has to overcome. Background Study Due to increased friction, the effort required to move the vehicle from a speed of zero is difficult with the existing cycling system. In the existing cycling motion, users apply pull force with one hand and push with the other. The same system in a tricycle can create some problems which can be associated with handling the vehicle, as the same hands used for handling are supposed to apply forces in opposite directions. Tricycles are the ideal and most frugal mobility solution for paraplegics in our country. It is provided with all controls easily accessible to paraplegic users. Tricycle is the ideal and most frugal mobility solution for paraplegics in our country. It is provided with all controls easily accessible to paraplegic users. Users use their hands to power the vehicle, maneuver the vehicle and to control other accessories like gears, brakes