Thumburns lock oppener with adaptive handle

The challenge

Opening and Locking a Shower/Bathroom Door with Limited Finger Strength and Dexterity

Who it helps

Wheelchair users who have difficulty reaching the lock

How it works

Features an extension handle for the rotating action.

Enables doors to be opened for wheelchair users who face access difficulties. The solution transforms a delicate movement into an adapted one.

Tools needed

Protective glasses

FDM Printer

Bonding with instant adhesive

Project details

• Stage: Working Model
• Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
• Team: Hadi-Has fine motor impairment due to a spinal cord injury.
• Category: Daily Living
• 1 downloads

The build files for Thumburns lock oppener with adaptive handle are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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