Bottle Holder for Electric Wheelchair - CS-10

For (With Whom)

People with quadriplegia who use an electric wheelchair.

Why

For people with restricted movement in both upper limbs, actions other than driving the wheelchair require assistance, and caregivers prompt them about when to drink after judging the situation. This was made at the request of a user who wanted to drink at his or her own timing, as needed. The aim is to enable electric wheelchair users to drink in step with their own thirst, without having to grasp or hold a plastic bottle.

How

We also considered installing it on a table. After it was made, we heard that having to call the caregiver in order to drink had become a source of distress. We made it while discussing how the person could drink by themselves whenever they wanted.

Outcome

The person is able to drink using the prototype.

Materials Used

PLA

Approximate 3D Print Weight

169g

Print Settings Overview

Base: Print time = 6 hours 13 minutes, Nozzle diameter = 0.4mm, Layer height = 0.2mm, Infill = 50%, Temp = 200°C, Speed = 60mm/s, Supports = No Cover: Print time = 9 hours 25 minutes, Nozzle diameter = 0.4mm, Layer height = 0.2mm, Infill = 35%, Temp = 200°C, Speed = 60mm/s, Supports = Yes (20%)

Accessory Information

Fixing material inserted into the electric wheelchair control box