Adaptive Utensil Handles for IKEA IDENTITET

This device acts as a cost effective substitution for commercial adaptive utensils which lowers the barrier-to-entry and allows individuals to trial different handle shapes to develop their own preference. Afterwards, users may 3D print more of their preferred handle or purchase a similar commercial adaptive utensil set for long-term usage. 

This device consists of a set of 3D printed handles designed for the fork and spoon of the IKEA® IDENTITET™ cutlery set.

IKEA® and IDENTITET™ are trademarks of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by IKEA.

Once assembled and properly adjusted, the 3D Printed Adaptive Utensils may be used as regular utensils to eat independently.

The 3D printed Adaptive Utensils are for individuals who struggle to grasp and manipulate utensils. The affected patient population includes weakness in arm or grip strength, tremors/shakiness, limited range of motion, and poor fine motor skills. 

Requires basic 3D printing skills for enabling support and slicing STL files.

Requires approximately 22 g of PETg and 330 g of PLA 3D printing filament as well as 1 large spoon and 1 large fork from the IKEA IDENTITET utensil set.

Auto-orient and enable supports for each STL, then 3D print all required parts. When complete, assemble the core assembly around each utensil and test the fits inside each handle. 

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