My company gave out branded masks to employees, but instead of elastic ear hooks, they had four ribbons coming off the side. It seems like a quality reusable mask, but the fabric was scratchy if they went over my ear. I cannot be the only one with a similar problem, and getting another style is not a good option at the moment.
I sketched my idea for a tensioning device that would instantly connect at the back with magnets. Since I could not go to the hackspace and use the laser cutter, I needed to make a design for a 3D printer, although the concept would work on either. Each mask will require a pair.
On one side, there will be four rectangular holes for the straps so they can pull through and apply tension to themselves like a buckle. On the other end will be a divot where I can glue a magnet. The magnets would allow for fast connection and reconnection because I noticed I was unlikely to wear the mask if it was challenging to wear.
I am also considering the idea of a clasping mechanism so I can pull hard on the straps without ripping the magnets apart.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
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2020-04-21
I sketched my idea for a tensioning device that would instantly connect at the back with magnets. Since I could not go to the hackspace and use the laser cutter, I needed to make a design for a 3D printer, although the concept would work on either. Each mask will require a pair.
On one side, there will be four rectangular holes for the straps so they can pull through and apply tension to themselves like a buckle. On the other end will be a divot where I can glue a magnet. The magnets would allow for fast connection and reconnection because I noticed I was unlikely to wear the mask if it was challenging to wear.
I am also considering the idea of a clasping mechanism so I can pull hard on the straps without ripping the magnets apart.
The sketch is not to scale
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2020-04-21
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