Key Holder

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

About this project

The Key Holder enables people who lack fine motor skills to open door locks or any key-using mechanism by themselves. This product has two different sizes, to accommodate different palm sizes. This product is made from 3D printed files that are then connected to a key using glue or a screw.

The challenge

People who lack fine motor skills often lack the ability to open door locks or any key using mechanism by themselves

Who it helps

People who lack fine motor skills

How it works

An easily manufactured and assembled solution for people of all ages with fine motor challenges to use to open their doors

3D printed key holder that connects the key to a bulb-like shape using a screw or glue and allows the user to hold the key using their whole hand rather than just their fingers.

Tools needed

Prusa slicer

Screwdriver set

Hot glue gun

FDM Printer

Project details

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

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