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Book Holder

Tasks

Components

  • Clamp
    • Screw
    • Bracket
  • Holder
    • Panel
    • Base
  • Lower arm
    • Shaft
    • Upper arm

Simulation

  • Swivel base 360° revolution
  • Lower arm 180° rotation
  • Shaft 360° rotation
  • Upper arm 360° rotation
  • Holder 180° hinge

(Gantt chart in progress)

Features

  • Transferable base
    • Clamped to wheelchair
    • On a stand
  • Pivot arm

Reference

I used a book holder with a pivot arm for reference. The design holds other objects, and the range of motion demonstrates versatility.

Measurements

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Motion

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Clamp

Bracket

The clamp is designed as a bracket, this attachment could fit either an armrest or rolling stand. alt text

Screw

The screw uses a .25 inch thread and a proportionally larger knob to account for mobile impairments. alt text

Holder

Panel

The surface area accomodates standard paper dimensions.

Base

One can prop a book onto here with the addition of clips for pages.

Last update: December 11, 2025