Wheelchair KY 809-46 Standard

KY 809-46 Standard Wheelchair

The Kaiyang KY 809-46 Standard is one of the most widely used economical manual wheelchairs in clinical, home-care, and institutional settings. The “-46” designation refers to its standard 46 cm (18 inches) seat width.

Key Design & Structural Features

• Large Self-Propelling Rear Wheels: Equipped with 24-inch spoked rear wheels featuring integrated outer hand rims, allowing users with adequate arm and shoulder strength to propel and steer the chair independently.
• Heavy-Duty Steel or Aluminum Frame: Typically constructed from electroplated steel or lightweight aluminum tubing, balancing structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity (usually supporting up to 100 to 120 kg).
• Swivel Front Caster Wheels: Features 6-inch to 8-inch solid or pneumatic front casters that swivel 360 degrees, providing tight steering control and maneuverability.
• Swing-Away or Detachable Components: Often includes removable or swing-away footrests and armrests to facilitate easy side transfers from a bed or couch.
• Foldable Cross-Brace Frame: Built with a central X-brace that allows the entire chair to fold laterally into a compact shape for storage and vehicle transport.

Primary Uses & Clinical Indications

• Daily Independent or Assisted Mobility: Enables individuals with lower-limb paralysis, severe weakness, or post-surgical recovery to move around homes, workplaces, and community spaces independently or with caregiver assistance.
• Long-Term Seating Solutions: Serves as the primary mobility device for individuals requiring sustained, daily seated support due to chronic conditions or progressive neurological disorders.
• Hospital and Institutional Transport: Widely used in healthcare facilities for moving patients safely between departments, wards, and exit points.

• Specifications

  Specification	Details
  Model	Kaiyang KY 809-46
  Seat Width	46 cm (18 inches)
  Frame Material	Chromed high-strength steel
  Rear Wheel	24-inch solid/pneumatic rubber tires with spoke or mag rims
  Front Castor	8-inch PVC castors
  Weight Capacity	~100 kg to 120 kg max load
  Net Weight	~18 kg – 19 kg
  Mechanism	Cross-brace side-folding frame for transport/storage
  Armrests & Footrests	Fixed armrests and fixed or swing-away footrests