Simple mechanical door closer

Simple solution for wheelchair users to close outward-opening doors

Description
A string is attached on the upper edge of the door on the side opposite the hinge. The string runs through a metal eye that sits in the upper corner of the door frame and hangs down along the door frame. A teething ring hangs from the end of the string (photo no. 2).

Technique: The user closes the outward-opening door behind him by pulling the string, i.e., by taking the teething ring between his teeth. Then he drives the wheelchair forward (photo no. 3).

Purchased from
Children’s stores (teething ring)

Idea
The user

Paid for by
The user

Editors comments
A similar door closer can be baught at Pegasos, www.pegasos.se (last checked Maj 2011).

Tip is dated from 2006

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