SliDad | a Slide That Allows a Parent in a Wheelchair to Safely and Comfortably Lift and Lower a Toddler

by shaharraa in Workshop > Laser Cutting

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SliDad | a Slide That Allows a Parent in a Wheelchair to Safely and Comfortably Lift and Lower a Toddler

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A slide that allows a parent in a wheelchair to safely and comfortably lift and lower a toddler.

Supplies

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B.O.M

Preparing the Mold

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Produce an economical mold for bending the slide.

Laser Cut

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Acrylic Perspex sheet

Heat and Bend

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Bend the central arc on the mold.

Bending the Margin

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Heating the edge of the slide with an industrial heat Gun.

Bending the Upper and Lower Parts

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The bends of these parts must be made according to the person for whom the slide is being prepared.

Bending the Leg

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This is the part that goes under the user's leg and fixes the slide between the user’s leg and the cushion of the wheelchair.

Gluing the Leg

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Stick the leg to the central part of the slide with Liquid glue.

Enjoy!

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You are welcome to watch our process in the video: https://youtu.be/KdXg3lyLDvQ