Cane Cart Holder

The Cane Cart Holder consists of a front hook and a back hook that can be used by blind and low vision persons to attach their cane to a grocery cart while shopping. Each hook is shaped like an ‘S’, with a smaller portion for clipping onto the grocery cart and a larger portion for clipping onto the cane. The hooks are sturdy 3D printed parts that are small enough to store out of the way while not in use.

The back hook can be identified by the presence of 3 tactile domes on one side of the hook. The front hook is smooth on both sides of the hook.

First, the back hook is clipped on to the grocery cart near the grocery cart’s handle. The handle of the cane is slid into the opening on the back hook until it is snug. Next, the front hook is clipped towards the front of the grocery cart, attempting to match the height of the back hook. Lastly, the front portion of the cane is clipped into the front hook.

When finished, the hooks are small enough to be stored in a pocket.

This device is suitable for users with blindness and visual impairments and those who use canes.

This is a beginner level build that only involves 3D printing.

The Cane Cart Holder consists of two 3D printed parts. No additional hardware or assembly is needed. Find the files and more at: Thingiverse - Cane Cart Holder

Print Settings:

• 0.2mm layer height
• 20% infill
• No Supports

Attribution

The Cane Cart Holder was designed by Neil Mckenzie.

The Cane Cart Holder hooks are based on ‘Bird Cage Door Hooks – Hook open Bird Cage Doors for ease of access’ by Murray Clark (muzz64) used under a Creative Commons – Attribution license.

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International