Prototypes

Hanger Prototype:

After looking at my original blueprint and working on my prototype, I had to make some adjustments. I realized that it was difficult to find a mechanism that allowed the hanger to pull up/push down to open and close.

This prototype makes it easier for an amputee hang clothes with one hand. If you pinch the top of the hanger, it closes which allows the hanging to fit through the neck of the shirt. Next, by pinching the two tops of the hanger together, the hanger closes and hangs the shirt. The green sections on the hanger are to prevent the clothes from slipping off. Also, the blue areas are for the wrinkle release spray, and there is a button on the hanger that would release it.

I wish I could make the top of the hanger’s neck smaller so it would be easier for people with smaller hands to use.

 

 

Shoe Prototype:

This prototype makes it easier for people with one hand to slid their shoes on quickly. There are two cuts on each side of the shoe towards the back near the heel cup and has an elastic band sewn into it to allow the heel cup to be pulled back in order for one’s foot to slide in and then snap back in place to support the foot.

 

Shoe Prototype:

My prototype has completely changed since my prototype stage as materials were difficult to acquire. In my original plan, I had desired to have a mechanism to release the heel allowing the amputee to easily slide into their shoe. In replace, I used a toothpick to act as a button to release the heel.

This prototype makes tying your shoe for an amputee more efficient. With a click of one button, it releases the heel allowing you to quickly slide into your shoes. While it may have been difficult for amputees to previously tie their shoes, this eliminates that.

        

Fitted Sheet Prototype
This prototype makes it easier for individuals with one hand to attach a fitted sheet to the bed without on side sliding off from one corner when trying to attach the opposite end. The sheet comes in various sizes depending on the individuals preference/ size of bed. the sheets main function is effective with the use of small magnetic circles placed on each end of the sheet , the set come with 16 adhesive magnets that would need to be installed on each end of the users bed that allows the sheets magnet  to snugly attract to  the corners effectively.
Aside from trying to get the sheets dimensions right my prototype had evolved drastically from the use of Velcro, to metal hook and attachable buttons, I wish I was able to evenly shape the corners of the sheet, however, I didn’t have the resources necessary to do so. Overall after testing the product a couple time I was satisfied with its performance, it made making the bed a lot faster and efficient.