A jointed mechanism of an electric wheelchair is disclosed. The jointed
mechanism includes symmetrically arranged front caster assemblies,
symmetrically arranged rear caster assemblies, drive wheel assemblies,
and a main chassis assembly. The front caster assemblies are bushed to
the main chassis assembly and the rear caster assemblies respectively.
The rear caster assemblies are fixed to the drive wheel assemblies by
pivot arm plate assemblies and bushed to the main chassis assembly and
the rear caster assemblies to construct a four-bar linkage, which allows
the electric wheelchair to always have contact with the ground with all
wheels and to adjust the center of gravity to maintain balance
automatically, even when the electric wheelchair is climbing a slope or
moving on an uneven surface.