Mechanical elevator opener

An emergency solution that makes it possible for a user in a wheelchair with impaired hand function to open the elevator door from the inside, if this should not occur automatically

Elevator opener made of orthotic material

Elevator opener made of orthotic material

An opener is shaped from orthotic material that fits exactly into the elevator twist knob. If the door does not open automatically when the user sits in the elevator, she can use the elevator door twist knob with the help of the specially designed opener. The opener hangs on a cord inside the elevator and is therefore always accessible.

Made by
Ann Westlie, occupational therapist

Whose idea
Ann Westlie, occupational therapist

Elevator door with twist knob

Elevator door with twist knob

Elevator opener hanging on a cord in the elevator

Elevator opener hanging on a cord in the elevator

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Author: Suzanne

Suzanne bor ihop med man och barn i en villa. Hon arbetar deltid. 1991 skadade hon sig och har en komplett tetraplegi C6. Hon har personlig assistans.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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