Easy-Seater Toilet Assist 2.009 Silver A "Our whole objective - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Easy-Seater Toilet Assist 2.009 Silver A

"Our whole objective is to keep the people in their houses safe. We get 20-25 requests for bathroom supports every week. “ -Mike Verdi, Camden County Social Services

Easy-Seater Toilet Assist Actuator Toilet

Key Criteria for Easy Seater ¡ Non-intrusive ¡ Stationary ¡ Fully powered ¡ Provide balance aid and strength aid

The Easy-Seater Advantage ¡ Range of Motion ¡ Moving Backrest ¡ Handrails ¡ Adaptability

Sketch Model Goals ¡ Examine actuator to seat connection ¡ Assess geometry ¡ Confirm adaptability

Lessons from the Sketch Model ¡ Backrest is beneficial ¡ Sliding Constraint ¡ Controls ¡ Cleaning and Sanitation ¡ Seat Motion

Conclusion ¡ Strong market ¡ Weak competitors ¡ Feasible design ¡ Next step: Optimization

Easy Seater Appendices

Strength declines with age ¡ Over the age of 60, muscle strength declines by as much as 1% per year, by age 80 it is 4% annually 1 . ¡ 45% of women between ages 65 and 74 cannot lift 4.5 kg ¡ Elderly individuals need assistance raising and lowering themselves on the toilet 1 Sarcopenia: As We Age Muscle Loss Occurs, Ezine Articles <http://ezinearticles.com/?Sarcopenia:-As-We-Age-Muscle-Loss-Occurs&id=297128>

Designing Around the Toilet ¡ Most toilet drains sit 12 ” from the wall ¡ At the drain are two bolts holding the toilet seal and are 6 ” apart

Taking Everything into Account • Seat Height Ranges from 14 ” to 20 ” • Width can be up to 19 ” • Even Seat Style can be elongated or Normal

Technical Dimensions