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Selected code: 24

Assistive device types - Selected code: 24
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24 - Assistive products for controlling, carrying, moving and handling objects and devices
Products intended to facilitate a person’s performance of a task requiring the movement or manipulation of an object. Assistive products for transporting objects in workplaces, see 28 06. Assistive products for hoisting and repositioning objects in workpl
24.06 - Assistive products to manipulate containers
24.06.03 - Container openers
Devices for opening bottles, cans and other containers. Included are, e.g. support plates. Devices for grasping, see 24 18 03. Assistive products for fixation, see 24 27.
24.06.03.S01 - Container holders24.06.03.S01 - Container holders
24.06.03.S02 - Bottle openers24.06.03.S02 - Bottle openers
24.06.03.S03 - Tin opener24.06.03.S03 - Tin opener
24.06.03.S04 - Can openers24.06.03.S04 - Can openers
24.06.03.S05 - Plastic bag openers24.06.03.S05 - Plastic bag openers
24.06.06 - Tube-squeezing devices
Devices to assist in the extraction of the contents of a tube. Included are, e.g. toothpaste dispensing aids.
24.06.06.S01 - Tube squeezing keys24.06.06.S01 - Tube squeezing keys
24.09 - Mechanical assistive products for operation and controlling devices
Devices for operating and controlling non-electrical devices. Steering and control systems for wheelchairs, see 12 24 03. Gate, door, window and curtain openers/closers, 18 21. Wired remote controls, see 24 13 03.
24.09.03 - Push-buttons
Devices that trigger or perform a mechanical action when pressed. Switches for electrical devices, see 24 13 09.
24.09.06 - Fixed handles and knobs
Devices for opening, closing or moving an object by pushing or pulling and that are mounted on that object
24.09.09 - Rotating handles and knobs
Devices turned, usually with the hand, which initiate an operation when rotated.
24.09.09.S01 - Handles24.09.09.S01 - Handles
24.13 - Electronic assistive products for operation and controlling devices
Products for operation and remote control of electrical devices. Excluded are control units as an accessory of other assistive devices. Gate, door, window and curtain openers/closers, see 18 21.
24.13.03 - Wired remote controls
Wired units for operating electrical devices.
24.13.03.S01 - Remote controllers24.13.03.S01 - Remote controllers
24.13.03.S02 - Receiver units for environmental control24.13.03.S02 - Receiver units for environmental control
24.13.05 - Wireless remote controls
Wireless units for operating electrical devices.
24.13.05.S01 - Wireless remote controls
24.13.09 - Switches for electrical devices
Switches for controlling an electrical circuit. Steering and control systems for wheelchairs, see 12 24 03.
24.13.09.S01 - Single switches (switches with only one function)24.13.09.S01 - Single switches (switches with only one function)
On/off switches (0/1 switches) which can be activated in different ways e.g. push activated, touch activated or sound activated etc. Single switches are used to control different products/assistive products.
24.13.09.S02 - Two-four function control switches24.13.09.S02 - Two-four function control switches
Switches controlling two to four functions.
24.13.09.S03 - Five-or-more-function-contacts24.13.09.S03 - Five-or-more-function-contacts
Five-or-more-function-contacts or wafer or star switch joysticks, where the function is similar to that of a digital joystick.
24.13.12 - Timer switches
Devices for controlling electrical devices that are programmed at set intervals of time.
24.13.15 - Switchboards
Telephone switchboards, see 22 24 18.
24.13.15.S01 - Signal regulators24.13.15.S01 - Signal regulators
24.13.18 - Keyboards
Included are, e.g. Braille keyboards, screen keyboards.
24.13.18.S01 - Programmable keyboard configuration tools24.13.18.S01 - Programmable keyboard configuration tools
Software tools that allow to configure programmable keyboard and or to print overlay
24.13.18.S02 - Keyboard shields24.13.18.S02 - Keyboard shields
24.13.18.S03 - Keyboards with a special design24.13.18.S03 - Keyboards with a special design
Keyboards including e.g. enlarged and miniaturized keyboards, headpointer keyboards, ergonomic keyboards and one-hand keyboards.
24.13.18.S04 - Programmable (concept) Keyboards24.13.18.S04 - Programmable (concept) Keyboards
Touch-sensitive programmable boards which can be divided into different numbers and sizes of active areas (keys). Each active area can be programmed to perform different actions.
24.13.18.S05 - On-screen keybords
24.13.18.S06 - Software for free hand writing
24.13.21 - Computer pointing devices
Assistive products to position screen pointer and to select items on computer displays. Included are, e.g. computer mice, touch pads, track balls, computer joysticks..
24.13.21.S01 - Accessories for mouse adaptation24.13.21.S01 - Accessories for mouse adaptation
24.13.21.S02 - Joystick mouse devices24.13.21.S02 - Joystick mouse devices
Mouse devices with a joystick. Used to control the mouse pointer. Included are also mouth controlled joysticks.
24.13.21.S03 - Body movement controlled mice24.13.21.S03 - Body movement controlled mice
Hardware devices that, using special sensors (e.g. video cameras, accelerometers, …), allow to control the mouse functions by moving a body part (e.g. the head)
24.13.21.S04 - Trackball24.13.21.S04 - Trackball
A trackball in an upside-down mouse that rotates in place within a socket. The user rolls the ball to direct the cursor to the desired place on the screen.
24.13.21.S05 - Touch screens24.13.21.S05 - Touch screens
Touch screens consist of a touch sensitive display, divided into fields. The size, number and function of the fields can be customized.
24.13.21.S06 - Switch operated computer mice24.13.21.S06 - Switch operated computer mice
Type of computer mouse where you can control all the mouse functions through switches.
24.13.21.S07 - Touch pad
in touch pads movement of the finger produces a corresponding cursor movement.
24.13.21.S08 - Computer and console joysticks
Input devices, e.g. controllers, for playing electronic games on pc, Mac, Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox, or other platforms.
24.13.21.S09 - Eye control systems
24.13.21.S10 - EEG, EOG or EMG controlled input devices
24.13.24 - Software for operating electrical devices
Included are, e.g. software for personal environmental control, on-screen keyboards, speech recognition software and software for mouse functions.
24.13.24.S01 - Environmental control software24.13.24.S01 - Environmental control software
Software for controlling devices and automation systems.
24.13.24.S02 - Speech recognition software
24.13.24.S03 - Software to adjust the response of input devices for computing devices
24.13.24.S04 - Scanning software for computing devices control
24.13.27 - Accessories for assistive products for operating and controlling electrical devices
Accessories for products for operation and remote control of electrical devices.
24.13.27.S01 - Computer adaptation accessories24.13.27.S01 - Computer adaptation accessories
24.13.27.S02 - Switch interfaces24.13.27.S02 - Switch interfaces
Interface to connect switches to devices, to allow, for exemple, the control in scanning mode.
24.13.27.S03 - Receiver units for environmental control
24.18 - Assistive products to assist or replace arm function, hand function, finger function or combination of these functions.
Upper limb orthoses, see >06 06. Assistive products for hoisting and repositioning objects in workplaces, see >28 09. Assistive products for fixing, reaching and grasping objects in workplaces, see >28 12
24.18.03 - Devices for grasping
Non-body-worn products for grasping an object that replace the gripping function of the hands. Included are, e.g. tweezers. Assistive products for extended reach, see 24 21. Assistive products for carrying and gripping workpieces and tools, see 28 12 03.
24.18.03.S02 - Bench vises
24.18.06 - Grip adapters and attachments
Devices added to a product to enable that product to be grasped. Products to properly grip assistive products for walking, see 12 07 12. Manual devices for drawing and handwriting, see 22 13 24. Assistive products for fixing and positioning workpieces and tools, see 28 12 06.
24.18.06.S01 - Grip adapters24.18.06.S01 - Grip adapters
24.18.09 - Body-worn holders
Devices worn on the body that hold an object
24.18.09.S01 - Body-worn holders
Devices, designed for people with difficulties in grasping, that allow to hold objects or use tools.
24.18.12 - Stands
Free-standing devices for holding an object in a stable position. Products to hold assistive products for walking in place when not in use, see 12 07 27. Reading stands and book support cushions, see 22 13 06. Assistive products for fixing and positioning workpieces and tools, see 28 12 06.
24.18.12.S01 - Stands for liquid containers24.18.12.S01 - Stands for liquid containers
24.18.12.S02 - Food holders24.18.12.S02 - Food holders
24.18.12.S03 - Cards holders24.18.12.S03 - Cards holders
24.18.15 - Operating sticks
Devices for controlling other devices, e.g. input devices. Page turners, see 22 13 03. Computer pointing devices, see 24 13 21.
24.18.15.S01 - Operating helmets24.18.15.S01 - Operating helmets
24.18.15.S02 - Mouth sticks
24.18.18 - Pointing lamps
Devices that emit a focused beam of light used to highlight visual media. Wired remote controls, see 24 13 03.
24.18.27 - Arm supports to permit manual activities
Devices supporting the forearm during manual activities, e.g. deskwork or eating. Arm supports for wheelchairs, see 12 25 09.
24.18.27.S01 - Forearm supports24.18.27.S01 - Forearm supports
24.18.30 - Robotic manipulators
Powered products, controlled by the user with e.g. a joystick, to replace arm, hand and finger functions, to reach, grasp and move objects in space. Feeding apparatus, see 15 09 27. Assistive products for fixing, reaching and grasping objects in workplaces, see 28 12. Machines and tools for use in workplaces, see 28 15.
24.18.30.S01 - Robotic manipulators
24.21 - Assistive products for extended reach
Products for reaching objects at a distance
24.21.03 - Manual gripping tongs
Devices for holding, squeezing or grasping an object at a distance
24.21.03.S01 - Manual gripping tongs24.21.03.S01 - Manual gripping tongs
24.21.06 - Electric gripping tongs
Powered devices for holding, squeezing or grasping an object at a distance
24.21.06.S01 - Electric gripping tongs
24.21.09 - Extenders without gripping function
Devices for lengthening reach and moving an object without gripping it. Dressing and undressing hooks or sticks, see >090912
24.24 - Assistive products for positioning
Devices for positioning objects close to the person to enable easy reach. Included are, e.g. supply trays on a tilting stand, rotating tables with compartments, switch and device mounting systems.
24.24.03 - Fixed-position systems
Devices for positioning objects in a fixed position within easy reach and that consist of sets of components. Writing boards, reading stands and book support cushions, see 22 13 06. Assistive products for fixing and positioning workpieces and tools, see 2
24.24.03.S01 - Flexible arms24.24.03.S01 - Flexible arms
Flexible arms used for positioning objects, such as switches, close to the user.
24.24.03.S02 - Mounting system accessories24.24.03.S02 - Mounting system accessories
Includes, e.g., mounting plates for switches
24.24.03.S03 - floor stand24.24.03.S03 - floor stand
Devices, lying on the floor or on a table top, for placing objects in a position useful for use by people with mobility difficulties
24.24.09 - Lifting and tilting systems
Devices for positioning an object in a way that allows lifting and tilting movements and that consist of sets of components that are combined together. Lifting and positioning systems for workplaces, see 28 09 09.
24.27 - Assistive products for fixation
Devices for fixing and securing objects in a position. Assistive products for fastening wheelchairs in vehicles, see 12 12 24. Assistive products for fixing, reaching and grasping objects in workplaces, see 28 12.
24.27.03 - Suction cups
Devices for sticking to a surface when pressed against it creating a partial vacuum
24.27.06 - Non-slip pads
Devices for reducing the risk of slipping by being placed under an object. Non-slip bath mats, non-slip shower mats and non-slip tapes, see 09 33 06. Tips for assistive products for walking, see 12 07 05. Assistive products for fixing and positioning workpieces and tools, see 28 12 06.
24.27.06.S01 - Non-slip pads24.27.06.S01 - Non-slip pads
24.27.12 - Clips and spring-clips
Devices for holding things together between two “jaws”, which are connected at a fixed point or by a spring. Clothespins, see 15 15 39.
24.27.12.S01 - Page clippers24.27.12.S01 - Page clippers
24.27.18 - Magnets, magnetic strips and clamps
Devices for holding and securing objects by magnetism
24.36 - Assistive products for carrying and transporting
Devices that enable the carrying or transporting of objects for personal use. Devices attached to wheelchairs to hold or carry objects, see 12 24 42. Assistive products for transporting objects in workplaces, see 28 06. Assistive products for fixing, reaching and grasping objects in workplaces, see 28 12.
24.36.03 - Assistive products for carrying
Devices for supporting or holding an object for the purpose of transporting it. Included are, e.g. hooks and free-standing drip stands. Assistive products for serving and storing food and drink, see 15 09 03.
24.36.03.S01 - Trays24.36.03.S01 - Trays
24.36.06 - Sets of castors
Devices with swivelling rollers/wheels
24.36.09 - Baggage and shopping trolleys
Devices for transporting goods, with wheels, a handle and one or more sides for support
24.36.12 - Trolleys
Wheeled, unpowered devices for transporting goods, with a flat surface and with or without a handle. Assistive products for serving and storing food and drink, see 15 09 03.
24.36.12.S01 - Trolleys24.36.12.S01 - Trolleys
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