Another use for slides
By Artemeis
@artemeis (4194)
China
May 1, 2013 6:19am CST
Nothing is too old and if you think that creative thinking ends with old age then you are grossly wrong.
A 70-year-old Shanghainese and inventor, Zhou Miaorong created an evacuation slide which makes escaping burning buildings faster, and more fun! Installed in a five-storied building in Shanghai, and residents would just need to pull a latch to release and assemble the slide on the staircase for evacuation.
Test had been physically conducted and this descent from the 5th floor took around 15 seconds. It is very suitable especially for old aged or handicapped occupants. I believe some major income is coming this inventor's way.
What do you think?
It's not electric, but this slide is practical and definitely less annoying.
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4 responses
@artemeis (4194)
• China
2 May 13
Don't exactly have the video but you may want to see a few more photos from Huffington Post for a clearer picture.
It's not electric, but this slide is practical and definitely less annoying.
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
1 May 13
How many stories could one safely descend? It does sound like a good idea, but does it attach to a window sill? How would someone elderly or disabled access it?
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@artemeis (4194)
• China
2 May 13
The one that is being built here is in a 5 storey/floor building. When it is not in used it is being stowed away along the side of the staircase railing. All it takes is pulling an installed lever during an emergency and the slide will descend onto the stairs.
It's not electric, but this slide is practical and definitely less annoying.
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
1 May 13
Wow thanks for sharing, i am 67+ but i feel i am still 18 full of energy
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@artemeis (4194)
• China
2 May 13
Yes, you are most welcome here, Professor.
Age has no limit as far as making contribution to the betterment of our society.
It's not electric, but this slide is practical and definitely less annoying.
@emily7339 (1337)
• Malaysia
1 May 13
Wow, this is marvellous! I believe it is very practical and life savings as well 
. Especially old people get to be evacuated at a faster pace and many lives could be safe 
. The inventor is undoubtedly reaps huge earnings with his excellent invention 
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. Especially old people get to be evacuated at a faster pace and many lives could be safe . The inventor is undoubtedly reaps huge earnings with his excellent invention .1 person likes this
@artemeis (4194)
• China
2 May 13
I felt that it is a very good invention too and sure takes away the stress for those who are incapacitated by injury or elderly folks who literally could not move fast during emergency situations.
It's not electric, but this slide is practical and definitely less annoying.
