Magnetic Co-Board

The challenge

Whilst there are existing kitchen mobility aids on the current market that assist individuals with limited mobilities to cook independently. These devices often lack the consideration of durable materials to stabilized a bowl for a left Hemiplegic .

Who it helps

Guy Slome is a left Hemiplegic and struggle to mix ingredient in bowl independently . He apart of a cooking class at Access Inc and would like simple, inconspicuous solution enables more independence while preparing food.

How it works

Through a base assembled from several laser-cut 0.3 Acrylic sheets, laminated together with stainless screws to help strategically encase a set of magnets and a weighted plate. To help stabilize a cooking bowl in place, which will also magnetize on top .

The solution being offered is a magnetic base that assists individuals with limited body movement to keep a cooking bowl stable while mixing ingredients independently with one hand.

Tools needed

Heavy duty gloves

Protective glasses

PC or MAC I7 +

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

Clamps

Vise grip

Screwdriver set

Ratchet + Boxes set

Pliers

Cutter

Metal scissors

Wood Filing Tool

Agle Grinder

Laser Cutter

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Melbourne community, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Team: Access Inc. runs programs which help young adults with disabilities to build skills and confidence, and foster a sense of belonging in the community. A participant (Guy Slome a left Hemiplegic) , in their cooking classes has minimal use of one hand. When mixing in a bowl, he needs a second person to hold on to the bowl because a rubber mat is not always enough to hold it in place. Otherwise, he leans onto the bowl and holds it with his upper body and the less dominant arm. Access Inc. wants a solution which will allow students in their classes to cook independently and comfortably.
• Category: Daily Living
• 24 downloads

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

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