Global Field Ready Portfolio/Wheelchair Hoist

| Type | Accessibility Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bert Heirweg |
| Location | Belgium |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2017 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | Hand tools |
| Uses | Patient Lifting, Mobility Support |
| Making instructions | DS004 Maker Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
An overhead, ceiling-mounted lifting device to lift an occupant out of a wheelchair for safe transfer to/from a bed or chair, intended for low-resource clinics and care centers. Built from aluminium tube, climbing straps, and strong textile using hand tools.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | DS004 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2017-04-01 |
| End Date | 2017-04-02 |
| Designer | Bert Heirweg |
| Maker | Bert Heirweg |
| Main Materials | Climbing straps, aluminium tube, strong textile |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 3 |
| Maker Readiness | 2 |
| User Readiness | 3 |
| Tech Readiness | 4 |
| Risk Readiness | 3 |
Manuals
[edit | edit source]Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
Gallery
[edit | edit source]| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Belgium |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Wheelchair Hoist". Appropedia. Retrieved November 5, 2026. |