Fish Boning Pad (DL-05)

For (With Whom)

People who cannot put strain on their fingertips, such as those with fingertip joint disorders.

Why

The user has long been in the habit of filleting fish caught by family members and giving it to neighbors. Removing the small bones was also part of that consideration. Even now, when strain on the fingertips is a problem, the user has somehow kept up this work. However, the bone remover they use is a commercially available stainless steel one, which puts a heavy load on the fingertips. They requested to do the work with as little strain on the fingertips as possible.

How

First we visited the user's home and asked about the situation of use, the purpose and the current circumstances. We confirmed the actions of firmly "pressing" and "pulling out" small bones with the bone remover when filleting fish. The bone remover had to hold the bones strongly. Its stainless steel part was also thin and hard, a shape that increased the strain on the fingertips. After discussing with an occupational therapist in our workplace, we proposed attaching a pad to the bone remover to widen the area the fingertips contact and so reduce the strain, and it took its present form.

Outcome

With less strain on the fingertips, the user can now remove fish bones comfortably. Previously they wanted to give fish to neighbors but felt somewhat reluctant because filleting took so much effort. Now they can work without stress and keep up their habit.

Materials Used

Body: TPU

Approximate 3D Print Weight

3g

Print Settings Overview

Body: nozzle diameter = 0.4mm , Layer height = 0.2mm, Infill = 20% , Temp = 215°C , Speed = 50mm/s, Support = None

Accessory Information

"Stainless steel bone remover" width 11mm, thickness 2mm