Le défi de Muriel - en roue libre

Le défi de Muriel - en roue libre - open-source assistive technology concept by the Paris community

The challenge

The rollerblader needs to push the person in wheelchair through a solid handlebar. Thus, the project aims to build a handlebar that can be fixed to any kind of wheelchair, resists to pressure, and rotations, be light and comfortable for the pusher

Who it helps

Walking people on rollerblades pushing people in wheelchairs for walks, races...

How it works

Walking stick: light material, ergonomics and ensuring wheelchair remains stick to ground with pushing pressure

Connected to bars existing on all wheelchairs, easily removable

Connectors resistant to repetitive twists

Horizontal handles for ergonomics

Handlebar made out of height adjustable walking stick

Tools needed

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

Measurement tool

Screwdriver set

Allen keys set

Pliers

scissors

Monkey wrench

FDM Printer

Project details

The build files for Le défi de Muriel - en roue libre are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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