2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Transfer Board

Entrant

Quanzhou Xingzhuo Outdoor Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Aids / Prosthetics

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The Rotary Transfer Board is an assistive device specifically designed for home care and rehabilitation support, intended to assist individuals with limited mobility in safely and efficiently transferring between beds, sofas, seats, and wheelchairs.

Unlike the sliding motion of traditional transfer boards, the Rotary Transfer Board combines a rotatable seating disc with a controlled sliding rail mechanism. It replaces the manual pushing force typically required by conventional boards with a low-resistance, guided sliding motion, making the transfer process easier, smoother, and safer. This design is particularly suitable for users with limited upper-body strength, as it enables position changes without additional effort during sliding, significantly reducing physical strain on both the user and the caregiver.

The rotatable seating disc is constructed from high-strength composite materials with a modular load-bearing structure. Multiple internal stress points are evenly distributed to maintain structural stability under various angular loads, ensuring a firm and locked position even under lateral thrust or sudden loading. Combined with a controlled sliding path, the rotating disc allows for easy directional adjustments while preserving the user's seated stability, thereby reducing discomfort and risk caused by torso twisting.

The contoured, curved body is designed with careful consideration of ergonomics and the spatial relationships common to household furniture. It ensures stable support throughout the transfer while preventing the edges from interfering with the user's body or the furniture surface. The integrated injection-molding manufacturing process gives the product a sleek, unified form while enhancing its load-bearing capacity (maximum load up to 200 kg). Its gentle, light-toned color scheme blends seamlessly into various home or healthcare environments.

Credits

Zhang Zhenxing
Zhen Zhuo
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