System to adjust drive operation and performance in response to detection of a front add-on for a wheelchair

A wheelchair comprising:

• a steering assembly configured to selectively attach to the wheelchair, the steering assembly including:
• a steering member;
• a front wheel operably connected to the steering member;
• a frame assembly configured to carry the steering member and the front wheel;
• a brake operably connected to the front wheel;
• at least one brake actuator operably connected to the brake;
• and
• a mounting assembly coupled to the frame assembly;
• and
• a drive assembly removably coupled to the wheelchair,
• wherein in response to actuation of the brake actuator, the drive assembly is configured to temporarily disengage operation,
• wherein the drive assembly is configured to operate in a first configuration in response to the steering assembly being detached from the wheelchair,
• wherein the drive assembly is configured to operate in a second configuration in response to the steering assembly being attached to the wheelchair,
• wherein in the first configuration, the drive assembly drives the wheelchair at a first speed, and
• wherein in the second configuration, the drive assembly drives the wheelchair at a second speed greater than the first speed.

A wheelchair comprising:

• a steering assembly configured to selectively attach to the wheelchair, the steering assembly including:
• a steering member;
• a front wheel operably connected to the steering member;
• a frame assembly configured to carry the steering member and the front wheel;
• a brake operably connected to the front wheel;
• at least one brake actuator operably connected to the brake;
• and
• a mounting assembly coupled to the frame assembly;
• and
• a drive assembly removably coupled to the wheelchair,
• wherein in response to actuation of the brake actuator, the drive assembly is configured to temporarily disengage operation,
• wherein the drive assembly is configured to operate in a first configuration in response to the steering assembly being detached from the wheelchair, and
• wherein the drive assembly is configured to operate in a second configuration in response to the steering assembly being attached to the wheelchair,
• wherein in the first configuration, the drive assembly drives the wheelchair at a first rate of acceleration, and
• wherein in the second configuration, the drive assembly drives the wheelchair at a second rate of acceleration different than the first rate of acceleration.