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9.1 Opposed Grips
Trigger Grip
This grip is for the use of trigger operated objects such as hairdryers, spray bottles,
a power drill or electronic garden tools. When a close signal is sent fingers 2, 3
and 4 will close around an object followed by the thumb to maintain it steady. If
the close signal is maintained the index finger will then flex activating the trigger.
Power Grip
In response to a close signal all four fingers flex towards the palm around an object
with the thumb completing the grip by locking over fingers 1 and 2. This is a stable
grip for when holding heavier items, but it is also great for daily and manual tasks
such as carrying bags, pushing a shopping trolley, or mowing the lawn.
9.0 Grip Patterns
Precision Grip (Open & Close)
These two grips use the thumb and index finger to give a reliable and fast method
of picking up, holding, and using small objects with precision which aids the user as
it does not require simultaneous movement of the arm and the fingers. In precision
open the thumb moves to a known resting position and the index finger comes to
meet the tip of the thumb. The rest of the fingers remain extended allowing the
user to get the hand close to the object. In precision closed, fingers 2, 3 and 4
close first, the thumb moves to the known resting position and then the index finger
meets the tip of the thumb. This grip is designed to offer the user better visibility
of the object they are picking up.
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