Medinorm Ergonomic Kitchens
Medinorm Ergonomic Kitchens.
Most work in the house is done standing; and on an average
3.5 hours per day are spent in the kitchen alone. What about
those who have to perform their tasks sitting down on a chair
or in a wheelchair? Whit all this in mind, Medinorm has
developed the Ergonomical Adaptable kitchen. Ergonomical is
a word that is derived from Greek, with ergo meaning work
and normos meaning law or rule. In general it can be defined
as the purpose to harmonize the human being and the work
performed by him/her, the tools used, and the conditions they
are used with one another. For example, the work place or
environment fitted to the person performing the task, rather
than the person adapting to the average.
For the development of the Medinorm ergonomical kitchen systems
the human being and his/her qualities are put in the centre.
After years of research and testing, Medinorm has developed a
kitchen which can easily be adapted to persons with different
capabilities and or disabilities. Medinorm kitchens, which
were developed in the Netherlands, have been in actual use for
18 years. Research and development continues on a day to day
basis, working together with occupational therapists, etc. We
have received top rating by Consumer Bureau testing in the
Netherlands (GMD-RIM, Medical Services and Rehabilitation
Institute). Yet we have standardized most of the components
in order to keep cost reasonable, without sacrificing usefulness,
adaptability and quality. Every function was taken in
consideration :
1-Ability to change the height of counter and cabinets
2-Drawers and doors that will open and close with minimum
amount of effort.
3-Handles designed for easy grip
4-Special sinks, double and single bowl, with drain located at
the rear ; sinks with slanted sides for those with limited
capacities and so that dishes can be pushed up our of the
sink, or for straining a pot.
5-Single levered mixing faucet 9.5' handles.
6-Special designed pullout working areas. All cabinets are
manufactured with easy to clean and maintain materials.
Medinorm has developed four (4) different height adjusting
systems;
1-Electrical : Just by the push of a button or remote control,
the counter with , sink, cook top and top cabinets can be
raised or lowered in a matter of seconds. Length of counter
and top cabinets 10'6' (max.), with height adjustments
approximately 10'. Ideal for training evaluation purposes
or when more than one person with different capabilities are
using the same kitchen.
2-Same as above, but top cabinets are stationary.
3-Numbers 1 and 2 are available in straight-line or L-shaped
kitchens with an approximate length of 8' x 6'.
4-Height adjustable brackets : A kitchen of any size an shape
can be designed for the system, and yet have the capacity
to be converted to a standard type kitchen in a matter of a
few hours of labour and some simple tools. Open spaces can
be filled with standard components. Ideal for senior citizen housing and rental housing, where only one person is using the kitchen.
It gives the
flexibility to change the unit over to wheelchair use or
back to standard.
Through innovative design and the use of modern technology,
Medinorm has not only designed a very functional kitchen but
also an attractive looking kitchen with all the conveniences
of a modern kitchen. It was designed with more than the
average person in mind. Studies have proven that the Ergonomic
Kitchen is of great need for today's style of living.
Company Details
Year Established:
1969
Company Information
Jack (jacob K. Van Ellenberg
Title:
President
Telephone:
(604) 792-1450
Fax:
(604) 792-3392
Email:
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Products
Height Adjustable System
Cabinets
All our cabinets are modular components for
flexibility of design cabinets come in widths of 300, 400, 450,
500, 600, 700 mm ( 11 7/8', 15 3/4', 17 3/4', 19 5/8', 23 5/8',
27 1/2')
Drawer Units
Designed specifically for the disabled.
Easy to grip handles and mounted on roller slides for
effortless operation.
Base Cabinet
With deep and shallow drawers, width : 30, 40, 50, 60 cm
( 2, 3, 4 drawers)
False Front & Drawer Units
To accommodate sink, cook tops and special cutting
and working boards, with round holes to accommodate mixing bowls
width : 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 cm
Upper Cabinets
With adjustable shelves, cabinets are mounted
on special brackets for easy adjustments of height. These
cabinets come with swinging of sliding doors.
Height : 58 & 69 cm (23' & 27')
width : 30, 40, 50, 60 cm ( 1 door), 80, 90, 100 cm (2 doors)
Wall Oven Cabinets
With heat resistant shelf right below the oven
and storage cabinets above and below 60, 70 cm.
Pantry Cabinet
With adjustable shelves, shelves an sliders or
wire surrounded shelves on sliders : 50, 60, 70 cm
Counter Tops
These are constructed out of 1' plywood with the
front edge slightly raised and a special designed back splash.
Laminated or stainless steel finish.
Kitchen Faucets
All are single levered, temperature and flow limiting
settings. The handles are 9 1/2' long. Available as counter
mounted with or without pull out spray head. Vanity faucet
handle is 4 1/2' long.
Sinks
Double and single shallow sinks with drain at rear,
horizontal drain pipes, bowls 4 //4' deep. A single sink with
2 sloped sides and drain board, for those with limited lifting
capabilities. Flexible water supply and drain lines.
Cook Tops & Ovens
A large selection of domestic and imported models
are available. All are CSA and/or UL approved. Two burners
mounted in line or units with elements mounted in semicircle
with the controls up front or cook tops with controls mounted
in face of drawer unit.
Several types of wall ovens with right or left hung door.
Laundry
Washers and dryers with front load and controls
mounted on the front face.
Special Items On Request
It is our aim to design adaptable kitchens and
bathroom vanities with every disability in mind, that can also
be converted back to standard units. Minimum available height
of kitchens and vanity is 25' (63 1/2 cm) counter height with
the use of standard cabinets.
Em2l Electric Height Adjustable System
EM2L Electric Height Adjustable System
Two motor units, control box and safety, adjust counter top
with drawers.
Max. length : 325 cm (10' 6')
Max. lifting capacity : 300 kg (660 lbs)
Height adjustment, Max.: 28cm (11')
Em3l Electric Height Adjustable System
EM3L Electric Height Adjustable System
Three motor units, control box and safety, adjust counter
top with drawers
Straight line counter - Max. length : 500 cm (16' 5')
L-shape counter - Max. length : 328 x 180 cm ( 10' 6' x 6')
Max lifting capacity : 450 kg (1 000 lbs)
Height adjustment : Max.: 40 cm (16')
Em2h Electric Height Adjustable System
EM2H Electric Height Adjustable System
Two motor units, control box and safety.
Adjust counter top with drawers and upper cabinets together.
Max. length : 325 cm (10' 6')
Max. lifting capacity : 300 kg (660 lbs)
Height adjustment, Max.: 28cm. (11')
Em3h Electric Height Adjustable System
EM3H Electric Height Adjustable System
Three motor units, control box and safety,
Adjust counter top with drawers and upper cabinets together.
Straight line counter - Max. length : 500 cm (16' 5')
L-shape counter - Max. length : 328 x 180 cm ( 10' 6' x 6')
Max lifting capacity : 450 kg (1 000 lbs)
Height adjustment : Max.: 28 cm (11')
Lubidet
Lubidet- Personal cleansing.Portable bidet which mounts on all standard toilets. Heats the water it uses and has warm air blower for drying.
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