Locking knob that makes it easier to open door lock

Assistive device for persons with impaired hand function to be able to handle a locking knob

Description
There are two different types of locking knobs. The rhomboid locking knob is attached to the locking knob with two screws; the arm length is 9 cm.
The flat locking knob is attached to the locking knob with one screw; arm length is 9 cm.

Authors comments
The locking knob is an important complement to electric door openers and is important to have in the event of a power outage.

The user chose to position the safety lock at the bottom rather than at the top.

Purchased from
For example Swereco, www.swereco.se (last checked April 2011)

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2005

Categories for this tip
carrying, moving and handling objects » opening/closing, housing » door opener, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).

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