Suswheel

Our aim is to design a wheelchair suspension system that improves everyday mobility by reducing discomfort from uneven and bumpy surfaces. Many wheelchair users in Bath experience fatigue and reduced confidence on rough pavements and may not be able to afford electric wheelchairs. By minimising vibration and shocks, our design supports smoother, safer movement and greater comfort and independence in daily life.

This project develops a cost-effective wheelchair suspension system using a coil spring rear shock and a lightweight fork-based front suspension. The design reduces vibration and improves ride comfort and control. By using widely available and upcycled bicycle components, the system remains affordable, reliable, and easy to maintain.

We thought deeply about the various issues around us and assessed the feasibility of each and evaluated which track we should follow. We eventually decided to assess this particular issue given the city we live in with it’s historical architecture which was not made with wheelchair users in mind. The main challenge we faced came with deciding how to visualise our concept, but we overcame this by deeply researching the components we are using in the wheelchair so that it is easier for the reader to picturise.

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