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Smart Design: Doorknobs That You Can Open With Your Elbows, Hips, Pinkies Etc.

BHS has designed a series of multifunctional three-way knobs that will make life easier

By Rain Noe - June 28, 2017

in Object Culture | Videos

More proof that there's always room for design improvements, even in the most established of objects. The humble doorknob hasn't changed much since its invention, with the exception of lever-style knobs that ease operation for those with grip issues. But Brinks Home Security has designed an innovative line of doorknobs that considers how people actually use them, meaning when their hands are already occupied. Check these out:

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You can learn more about BHS' Push Pull Rotate line, as it's called, here.

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wan changyuan

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push-pull-rotate

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1stlvl Humanoid

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This is great work. If this design is actually durable and comparable in price to existing designs, I see it being a real winner.

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Alex Netz

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I have never seen a round doorknob in Europe. I grew up in Italy and when visiting the states I always found the round ones inconvenient and flimsy.

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