Prototipagem virtual: simulação dinâmica de conjunto para mobilidade de cadeirantes

Abstract

This research seeks to accomplish the dynamic simulation of a group for wheelchair user mobility through virtual prototyping. This prototype was designed based on Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and also the New Product Development methodology (NPD). This project focused on assistive technology aims to improve and assist the mobility of wheelchair users through a front-bike, a device that adds a third wheel to conventional wheelchairs to add an electric powertrain from wheelchair user. The virtual prototype has been analyzed by finite element method. These tests involved physical phenomena that are of essential importance and the detail design of the prototype, as the dynamic analysis of the flow of fluids under the careen of the prototype (or aerodynamic).