Seatbelt Pusher – Car Seat Belt Release Assistive Tool

About this model

### Overview The Seatbelt Pusher is a simple yet effective 3D-printed assistive device designed to help individuals unbuckle car seatbelts effortlessly. By extending leverage and offering a larger surface area, it allows users to depress the red seatbelt release button with minimal finger strength. ### Who is this for? Designed for drivers and passengers facing hand or finger limitations, including: - Individuals with arthritis, gout, or joint pain - Reduced grip strength or limited finger dexterity - Elderly individuals or those recovering from hand injuries ### Purpose & Key Features - Effortless Unbuckling: Leverages physical advantage so pressing the tight seatbelt button requires minimal force. - Improved Reach: Helps access tight spaces between the car seat and central console. - Portable & Lightweight: Easy to keep inside the vehicle, attached to a lanyard, or stored nearby. ### Recommended Print Settings - Material: PETG or PLA (PETG recommended for heat resistance in cars) - Layer Height: 0.2 mm - Infill: 25% – 30% - Perimeters / Walls: 3 to 4 walls for added stiffness - Supports: No supports needed - Printer Type: FDM Printer ### Credits & Attribution - Original Project: Seatbelt Pusher - Designed with: Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) & Vanderbilt University - Original Source: [TOM Global]( https://tomglobal.org/project/seatbelt-pusher-6597427ba41b5427742e8005 ) - License: Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike (CC BY-SA 4.0)