Power Wheelchair Joystick Cover

The Need:

The joystick is used to control speed as well as movement both forward and backward and left and right. The joystick and the electrical circuitry in it can be damaged due to snowy and rainy weather. This will lead to short circuit and prevent the operator from controlling the chair, leading to inconvenient or potentially dangerous situations. The need here is to develop a joystick cover that is waterproof, and it should be designed such that it must not impede the use of the joystick and protect the internal wiring from moisture.

The Solution:

We designed a cover that is a semi-permanent waterproof attachment meant to cover the joystick and control panel of a power wheelchair. It still allows the user full range of motion and use of the controls and allow the user a line of sight to the controls when necessary. The device does not have sharp edges and skin contacting materials making it irritation free. The device is designed specifically for the client, with the ability to be adapted for use on other power wheelchair models. The device also allows for the attachment of a reflector as a safety add-on for use at night.