Easy grip plug remover
Paul has made a tool for arthritic hands to pull stubborn power plugs from their sockets.
The handle and trigger from a litter-picker was adapted to operate a pair of jaws which grip the sides of the plug – they are thin enough to fit in the gap between plugs in extension leads. The gripper is made of steel welded and screwed together, but most of it could be made using 3D printed plastic.
The solution
A tool for arthritic hands to pull stubborn power plugs from their sockets. The handle and trigger from a litter-picker was adapted to operate a pair of jaws which grip the sides of the plug – they are thin enough to fit in the gap between plugs in extension leads. The gripper is made of steel welded and screwed together, but most of it could be made using 3D printed plastic.
The benefit
Removing plugs from sockets is easier. Greater independence and safety.
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