Hello everyone,
I’m new to this forum and would like to ask for your opinions, suggestions, and feedback on my latest project: I built a hand truck with an electric stair-climbing function. Who hasn’t experienced this? Carrying a washing machine or other heavy appliances up stairs with a regular hand truck, bending over, and ending up with back pain! To protect my back, I first bought a sled-type hand truck with two three-spoke star wheels, hoping it would make going up and down stairs easier. But even that was still too tiring. So, I modified the sled with the star wheels and built my own electric stair climber. Here are some key points so you can get an idea:
· The axle of the star wheel drive is powered electrically; the battery and motor are housed under a metal cover.
· There are switches both on the side of the handle and at the top end, allowing one-handed operation when climbing stairs!
· To have the same handling on flat ground as a regular sled, there is a neutral position. This means that two wheels of the three-wheel star drive are lifted off the ground, enabling quick maneuvering in tight spaces!
· When the switch is activated, the star drive rotates in the desired direction, allowing the stair climber to ascend and descend stairs with almost no physical effort!
What do you think of my project? Would you use a cart like this, or do you prefer a standard hand truck?
I’d appreciate input from DIY experts about what to watch out for with stair climbers like this or what you would change in my design!
Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Paul
I’m new to this forum and would like to ask for your opinions, suggestions, and feedback on my latest project: I built a hand truck with an electric stair-climbing function. Who hasn’t experienced this? Carrying a washing machine or other heavy appliances up stairs with a regular hand truck, bending over, and ending up with back pain! To protect my back, I first bought a sled-type hand truck with two three-spoke star wheels, hoping it would make going up and down stairs easier. But even that was still too tiring. So, I modified the sled with the star wheels and built my own electric stair climber. Here are some key points so you can get an idea:
· The axle of the star wheel drive is powered electrically; the battery and motor are housed under a metal cover.
· There are switches both on the side of the handle and at the top end, allowing one-handed operation when climbing stairs!
· To have the same handling on flat ground as a regular sled, there is a neutral position. This means that two wheels of the three-wheel star drive are lifted off the ground, enabling quick maneuvering in tight spaces!
· When the switch is activated, the star drive rotates in the desired direction, allowing the stair climber to ascend and descend stairs with almost no physical effort!
What do you think of my project? Would you use a cart like this, or do you prefer a standard hand truck?
I’d appreciate input from DIY experts about what to watch out for with stair climbers like this or what you would change in my design!
Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Paul