April 13, 2023
Description
The bottle opener assists people with arthritis, limited finger dexterity or other disabilities to open standard water bottle caps (⌀ 30 mm or 1.18 in).
The device provides a large gripping surface and clamps onto the caps of standard water bottles with a small squeeze, allowing users to remove or screw on water bottle caps. It also has a narrowed feature that can be used to help open the pull tab of a can.
Infill: 50%
Resolution: 0.2mm
Supports: No
Rafts: No
| Bottle Opener Version | Compatible Diameter of Caps (mm) | Example Containers |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle Opener 30 | 28-30 |
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| Bottle Opener 35 | 33-36 |
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| Bottle Opener 40 | 38-41 |
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| Bottle Opener 45 | 43-46 |
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| Bottle Opener 50 | 48-51 |
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https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Bottle-Opener
Makers Making Change is an initiative of the Neil Squire Society, a Canadian non-profit that empowers people with disabilities through technology.
We leverage the capacity of community based Makers, Disability Professionals and Volunteers to develop and deliver affordable Open Source Assistive Technologies.
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🔸 Tackle a design challenge
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License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Share Alike
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