Bottle Holder

Bottle Holder - open-source assistive technology prototype by the Milbat community

About this project

TOM's Bottle Holder is a 3D printed file of a basket connected to a flexible Velcro handle.

The product was created for people with motor problems who cannot hold a bottle normally with their fingers closed.

The challenge

TOM:Milbat wanted to design a product to enable people lacking fine motor skills in their fingers and wrists to hold a bottle and tilt it towards their mouths in order to drink.

Who it helps

Milbat is a nonprofit public organization operating throughout Israel to enable people with deterioration in their function to enjoy maximum independence by creating an adapted technological environment for them. Milbat employs of a team of rehabilitation experts and 600 volunteers who combine knowledge in rehabilitation and technology to supply information and to counsel people with disabilities of all ages in order to improve their function and quality of life.

How it works

Product specs -

The bottle holder is a 3D printed basket connected to a velcro handle. This product was created for people with motor problems and cannot hold a bottle with their fingers closed.

To build this product, please download the product file and 3D files. Please take adequate safety precautions when using manufacturing equipment.

Tools needed -

FDM 3D printer

Bill of materials -

3D Printed "Bottle Holder" STL File

Velcro strip

0.5 ml. bottle

For any questions regarding the assembly, operation or specifications of this device, please contact daniel.levy@tomglobal.org

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Project details

The build files for Bottle Holder are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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