
The rear attachment consists of new, larger threaded tyres (with some pink spokes for style 😉). A two-pulley system is connected to a DeWalt drill to motorise the wheelchair, as well as an additional pulley on a lever to allow free-wheeling of the chair, with the intent to use the motorised element for situations such as uphill outings.
Â
A new braking system and control mechanisms for the motorised element were created too, along with a new frame for pushing the chair.
Â
Â
Looking to visit beaches, parks and go for walk in the not-so-well paved countryside of Ireland on their holidays, my cousin’s wheelchair was in need of modifications.
Â
With my dad heading the project, we got to work using only equipment we could source locally.
Â
The result is an attachment for the back of the wheelchair. The existing wheels are removeable and the new attachment clips onto the frame of the chair.
Â
The front wheels were swapped out for wider and threaded tyres, for more grip, with custom brackets to accompany.

Â
Â