Gerbon Medical

1. Seat Cushion
2. Back Cushion
3. Wheels
4. Armrests
5. Footrests
6. Brakes
7. Handles
8. Tilt Bar

1. Seat Cushion

This is a leather cushion that supports weight and maintains balance. To prevent pressure sores and increase breathability, a sponge or air-filled cushion is often used.

2. Back Cushion

This is a leather cushion that supports the body and maintains balance. Adding a sponge cushion, pillow, or other cushioning can further enhance stability.

3. Wheels

The large wheel enables the wheelchair to move, also known as the rolling wheel. It bears most of the body's weight and is usually made of pneumatic tires, though solid tires and low-pressure, thick tires are also available.

The wheel hub: The wheelchair's driving mechanism, also known as the drive wheel. Attached to the outside of the large wheel, the wheelchair can be moved by moving the hub with both hands.

The small wheel controls the wheelchair's direction, also known as the universal wheel. It bears a small portion of the body's weight and has a tire usually made of soft rubber.

4. Armrests

These are metal brackets that support the upper limbs and prevent the body from tipping over.

5. Footrests

These are composed of metal brackets and hard plastic plates. It supports the lower limbs and maintains balance. It comes in fixed, detachable, and removable types.

6. Brakes

Brakes can be metal or rubber. Their function is to increase wheel resistance and secure the wheels.

7. Handles

These are the two rubber handles above the wheelchair backrest. A person using the handles can push the wheelchair.

8. Tilt Bar

These are metal bars with rubber sleeves at the ends. They are located on both sides of the lower rear portion of the wheelchair. When a person steps on these bars, the wheelchair tilts backward, raising the front wheels for climbing stairs or over obstacles.

These are the basic components of a simple wheelchair.