2. About
S When the bamboo pole outside the HDB fat gets too
loaded with clothes, it can be too heavy for people with
weak arms to bring the pole back into the house.
S When it is too heavy, it not only dangerous for the user
(falling accidents), it is also dangerous for other residents
(falling poles).
S An invention that simplifies the process of bringing the
clothes in and out of the house by minimizing weight.
3. Target audience
S Elderly with weak arms (main) when alone, act of
bringing poles out is dangerous (falls)
S People who do laundry in HDB flats (maids, housewifes)
4. Extent of the problem
S http://smj.sma.org.sg/5003/5003a6.pdf
“… Home injuries (67.9 percent) were the most common, followed
by road-related injuries (21.2 percent). 85.3 percent of the injuries
were due to falls. 49.9 percent of the patients were admitted to
hospital.”
Gait/Weakness/Imbalance stands to be the highest %.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/maid-
fell-death-while-doing-laundry-coroner-20110331-
225309-826.html
5. Our Design
Socket Pole
Special
detachable
hangers
attached to
pulley strings
Window
6. How it works
a
b
Clothes will be hung on these special hangers which are attached to a pulley system
(b). When the handle (a) is pulled from, the circle under the pole would turn and the
hangers would move towards the window. The user would be able to remove clothes
one by one. The hangers would move in a circular motion.
7. Top view
Hangers are
removable from
small rings on the
wire.
Big wheels for
illustration
purposes
8. Proposed Hanger Design
A key ring clip will be used to
attach the hanger to the string.
There will be a a strap with Velcro
at the end (a). The straps will be
placed through the sleeves of a
shirt and the Velcro will be
attached to each other,
preventing the shirt from falling
off.
a
10. Why our invention?
(How it beats the current solutions?)
More effective in minimizing weight
S Our pole can remain outside(vs. bringing the pole back
in), meaning minimum weight, thus reducing the stress on hands if
elderly have to bring the clothes in.
Less of a hassle
S No need to bring the pole back in the house AND as such it
minimizes the risk of falling accidents and poles dropping/falling.
S No need to reach far out.
11. Why our invention?
(How it beats the current solution?)
Added features
S Our special hanger would reduce the risk of clothes
falling off during a strong wind.
S When needed, the pole can be dislodged from the socket
and brought back inside the flat.
12. Comparison- Ours vs Others
Our Invention Bamboo Housing (Past Project)
- Pole remains outside - Pole is still taken into the flat
- Individual clothes are taken in - All the clothes are taken in at
- Less weight elderly need to once
bare when drying clothes - The pole laden with clothes
can be very heavy
Editor's Notes
How to put the hangers into the ringHow to install the ring onto the “string” How the ring go pass the round semi circle sides Why this product? news on people falling down dangers to going out of window why ours safer than already made product? we still have to go out, but why we safer?
