Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

Profile
Innovator Mr. Asjadbhai Dhuka  hails from Banas Kantha district of Gujarat.

Purpose
Mr. Asjadbhai has developed a battery operated tricycle. 

Technical details
In this tricycle  three wheels, DC motor, and metal frame is used. The right wheel is connected with chain of reverse brake mechanism so that it can works as braking system also. The accelerator is provide at tooth and ON/OFF switch at left side.

Performance
Innovator claims, It can run at speed of 8 km/h

Benefits
The Comfort and safety increases for handicap person.

Suggested Reading(s):  

Bali, S. G., Kushwaha, A., Dhote, P., Nandanwar, C., & Ughade, S. G. (2015). Fabrication of solar powered tricycle for handicapped person. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science & Technology, 1(10), 169-173.   

Kandasemy, R., Raut, S., Verma, D., & There, G. (2013). Design of solar tricycle for handicapped person. Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 25(2), 11-24.     

Nimbalkar, S. C. N., Baldwa, N., Navale, S., & Khandelwal, D. (2016). Design and manufacturing of battery operated drive system for a three wheeled vehicle for disabled. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology.3(12), 1066-1070.  

Saw, A. K., Dhote, P., Gaidhani, M., Pande, P., & Ughade, S. G. (2015). Literature review on solar powered tricycle for handicapped person. International Journal for Innovative Research in Science   and Technology, 1(10), 174-179.   

Vanore, R. (1979). Tricycle for handicapped individuals. U.S. Patent No. 4,152,005. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.