GB/T 12996-2012 Electrically powered wheelchair
GB/T 12996-2012 Electrically powered wheelchair
Basic Information
Scope
This standard specifies the terminology and model naming principles of electric wheelchairs, surface requirements, assembly requirements, dimensional requirements, performance requirements, strength requirements, flame retardancy, climate, power and control system requirements, and corresponding test methods and inspection rules for electric wheelchairs.
This standard applies to all electric wheelchairs (including electric mobility scooters) driven by electric power, which are designed for the use of only one person and whose user weight does not exceed 100 kg, i.e., the following electric wheelchairs classified according to GB/T 16432:
Electric wheelchairs with manual steering (such as electric mobility scooters);
Electric wheelchairs with power steering.
This standard does not apply to electrically assisted manual wheelchairs.