This invention aims to simplify the process of bringing laundry in and out of HDB flats for those with weak arms, especially the elderly. It consists of a pole socketed outside the window, with special detachable hangers attached to pulley strings that allow clothes to be pulled individually into the home through a circular motion. This keeps the pole and most of the weight outside, minimizing the load elderly residents need to bear. Compared to existing solutions where the entire pole must be brought inside, this invention reduces falling risks both for users and others below.

1. Group 3-31

2. About
When the bamboo pole outside the HDB flat gets
too loaded with clothes, it can be too heavy for
people with weak arms to bring the pole back
into the house.
When it is too heavy, it not only dangerous for
the user (falling accidents), it is also dangerous
for other residents (falling poles).
An invention that simplifies the process of
bringing the clothes in and out of the house by
minimizing weight.

3. Target audience
Elderly with weak arms (main) when
alone, act of bringing poles out is dangerous
(falls)
People who do laundry in HDB flats
(maids, housewives)

4. Extent of the problem
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
Window
strings

6. How it works
Clothes will be hung on hangers which are attached to a pulley system. When
the handle 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. 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

8. Existing solutions
Retractable
Lever
System

9. Why our invention?
(How it beats the current solutions?)
More effective in minimizing weight
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
No need to bring the pole back in the house AND
as such it minimizes the risk of falling accidents
and poles dropping/falling.
No need to reach far out.

10. Why our invention?
(How it beats the current solution?)
Added features.
When needed, the pole can be dislodged
from the socket and brought back inside
the flat.

11. Comparison- Ours vs
Others
Our Invention Bamboo Housing (Past Project)
- Pole remains outside - Pole is still taken into the
- Individual clothes are taken flat
in - All the clothes are taken in
- Less weight elderly need to at once
bare when drying clothes - The pole laden with clothes
can be very heavy

12. Limitation
Unable to hang heavy blanket
Pole might get dirty when left outside

13. Thank you