DESIGNOF A MECHANICAL HANDS

FREE DOOR OPENER TO ELIMINATE

INFECTION TRANSMISSION
THROUGH DOOR HANDLES

Group 38
KINENE IAN GARVIN 18/U/BIO/339/GV
SSEKITTO JOEL 18/U/BIO/6416/PD
MUKISA FAITH PATIENCE 18/U/BIO/6387/PD
ABSTRACT

 Crossinfections are acquired from hospitals

through door handles
 Pathogens can be spread from their source to a
new host directly or indirectly, in the air or by
vectors
 This design helps to eliminate transmission of
infections.
BACKGROUND OF STUDY

 The increase in transmission of infections within

health facilities is a serious problem, increasing
both in severity and importance. As a result,
bacterial antibiotic resistance also rises making
treatment and infection control difficult.
Therefore, it is important to find means of
limiting or even preventing the transmission of
pathogens within medical facilities. Surfaces in
patients’ surroundings, including the door knob or
handle, are a relevant transmission route for
viruses and microorganisms
PROBLEM STATEMENT

 According to World Health Organization, cross-

infections are the most difficult to treat as a
result of antimicrobial resistance. Studies have
shown that a great number of nosocomial
pathogens are spread through cross contamination
that is contact with hospital staff, the hospital
environment, contaminated equipment and
instruments such as needles. It is absurd that
many patients go to seek medical attention in
hospitals and other health centres, only to leave
with newer infections.
OBJECTIVE OF STUDY


To test the efficacy of the mechanical hand-free door system within
medical facilities.  
To carry out a functionality test, that is, checking whether the system

carries out its intended purpose.
To carry out a performance test to ascertain how well the system

behaves.
To carry out a user acceptability test to see whether the target users

will desire/prefer the foot-operated door system to traditional doors
with latches.
To carry out a load test to ascertain the minimum force required to

open the door using this system.
JUSTFICATION OF STUDY

 To prevent spread of infectious viruses and diseases like

covid-19.
 It offers the benefits of convenience and durability.
 Itreduces the risk of people getting hit by closing hinged
doors or having fingers caught between a door and its frame.
 It reduces the stress levels that hinged doors must withstand
METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

 Questionnaire
 Interviews
 Observation
 Brainstorming
 photography
Criteria for success

 Criteria for success refers to the factors that the

team must consider in order to have the best
design. It brings out the characteristics and
features that the design will have as well as the
limits in which the team must operate.
 BUGDET
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT TOTAL SUPPLIER

COST COST

(UGX) (UGX)

1. Ply wood 1m X 1m 10,000 10,000 Industrial

Area

2. Pulleys 3 30,000 90,000 Express Auto

3. Steel rods 2 6,000 12,000 Express Auto

4. Nails ¼ 2,000 2,000 Kikuubo

5. Super glue 1 1,000 1,000 Kikuubo

6. Cutter 1 1,500 1,500 Kikuubo

7. Box 1 500 500 Kikuubo

8. Pulley belt 1 20,000 20,000 Express Auto

9. Pulley bolts 3 5,000 15,000 Express Auto

TOTAL 152,000
END