Aluminum hook

A gripping aid to reach into the car trunk - suitable for wheelchair users

User holds a bent rod and hooks it under the strap of the battery in the trunk of the car

User gets a battery out of the car trunk

The aluminum rod is bent at both ends and is used to remove objects deep inside the trunk.

Made by
Colleague of the user

Whose idea
The user

User holds an aluminum bar that is bent at both ends

User with aluminum hook

Author: Ronny

Ronny arbetar på ett hjälpmedelsföretag. Han har tidigare tävlat slalom på heltid. Han skadade sig 1987 och har en hög paraplegi (TH7). Han har ingen assistans.
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Type of disability

High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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