Measurement of racing wheelchair propulsion torque
- 13 January 2003
- proceedings article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 1530-1531
- https://doi.org/10.1109/iembs.1989.96324
Abstract
A method is described for dynamically measuring the propulsion forces/torques using beams instrumented with strain gages. The method outlined has the advantage of being able to accommodate the individual's push-rings and racing wheelchair. Both the mechanical and electronic design are described. A mercury slip ring was used in the design because of its simplicity and extended frequency range, and because it does not suffer the interference problems of telemetry when used in a closed environment. It is somewhat restrictive because wires are attached to the chair Author(s) Cooper, R.A. Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., California Univ., Santa Barbara, CA, USA Cheda, A.Keywords
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