Seatbelt Pusher
About this project
The Seatbelt Pusher was developed to help Hugh-- a child with club arm syndrome-- have more independence in his family's car. The product attaches to a standard seatbelt and assists in pressing down the buckle release. *****Please check safety regulations in your state/country before using. It may be recommended to remove the Seatbelt Pusher while the vehicle is in motion*****
The challenge
This project helps Hugh gain independence by being able to get himself out of the car on his own.
Who it helps
This product was designed to help Hugh, a boy with club arm syndrome, unbuckle his seat belt on his own. It may be helpful for others with limb/hand differences.
How it works
The Seatbelt Pusher is threaded onto the seat belt, and can release a seatbelt buckle using simple downward pressure.
The seatbelt pusher is a 3D-printed device that helps Hugh, and others, easily release their seatbelt buckle.
Tools needed
PC or MAC I7 +
Fusion 360
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Product
- Built by the Vanderbilt University community, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Team: Hugh Lang
- Category: Daily Living
- Made with: 3D printing
- 47 downloads
The build files for Seatbelt Pusher are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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