
Mechanical eater
Client has arthrogryposis which limits his upper limb and hand functions making eating from a plate at table level very difficult.
A wooden tower was made to support the food plate nearer to mouth level. A mechanical lever mechanism enables the spoon or fork to be manipulated normally at plate and mouth level from a handle at tabletop level. The plate rests on a turntable so that all food on the plate can be accessed.
The client was able to eat without help.
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