In order to meet the needs of wheelchair users, wheelchair manufacturers are constantly updating the functions of wheelchairs. This also makes a wide variety of functional wheelchairs appear on the market. However, many people will find that almost all wheelchairs, whether powered or manual, are collapsible. Why is this? Of course, in order to meet people's needs. So this question can be equated to "Why foldable wheelchairs are more popular? and Why most all wheelchairs can be folded?". There are many benefits of collapsible wheelchairs, but two are the most important.

Easy Transport

A wheelchair is a tool used to transfer a sick or disabled person. However, wheelchairs cannot replace common means of transportation, and users will carry wheelchairs at this time. We only carry the necessities of life when we travel, and try not to carry unnecessary items. One is to reduce weight, and the other is to reduce luggage volume. In the same way, designing the wheelchair to be foldable will greatly reduce the volume of the wheelchair, making it easy for users to carry it.

Easy Storage

Another major reason for designing wheelchairs to be foldable is for easy storage when folded. When the user rests at night, the folded wheelchair can be placed nearby, and it can be used at any time without taking up space. Wheelchair users often have to travel by other means of transport, such as cars. At this time, the foldable wheelchair can be easily put into the trunk. You can also take it into airplane easily. But there are still some wheelchairs that are not foldable, such as all-terrain heavy-duty wheelchairs that cannot be folded. This is because some unnecessary functions are discarded in the outstanding features.