Foot-Operated Door-Opener

摘要

A foot-operated door-opener, includes a foot-operated actuator element provided in a lower region of a door for opening the door. The foot-operated actuator element includes an upper and a lower foot surface element that are connected to each other by a hinge and, when operated by a user's foot, each upper and lower foot surface element pivots at least partially into the interior of the door. The one or more upper and lower foot surface elements are guided in a guide slot, and the guide slot may have a course which is diagonal, vertical, paraboloid-like, or a combination of such.

主权项

1. Foot-operated door opener, comprising:
a) a foot-operated actuator element, the foot-operated actuator element configured for being situated in a lower area of a door having an interior and exterior, for opening the door; b) the foot-operated actuator element having an upper and a lower foot surface element which are articulatedly connected to one another and, when operated by a foot, each upper and lower foot surface element pivots at least partially into the interior of the door; and c) at least one of the upper and lower foot surface elements being guided in a guide slot.