Surgical Mask Tension Release Band with 35mm extension

This model has not been assessed for community use or in a clinical setting. Further optimization may be required.

Submitted by:

Gavin Powell

Fri, 2020-04-10 15:26

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General Information

Model ID

3DPX-013765

Category

Labware & Devices

Device Use

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment

Keyword(s)

mask, PPE, Ear Guard, ear saver, band, strap, 3d Mask

I am not the original creator of this part; I've only modified it. The original creator is Davis Becker who submitted the design to the national institute of health: https://3dprint.nih.gov/discover/3dpx-013410

I have 3D printed and donated over 250 units of his design. The healthcare workers that have used the tension release bands provided feedback that it would be better if the design was longer so it would not pull on the mask as much. I made the center part of the tension release band 35mm longer than the original design. This significantly reduces the tension on the mask.

3D Modeling/CAD Software

autodesk inventor

Model Origin

Custom illustration/CAD

How to Make

Printer Technology/Material

Material Extrusion

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Printer Make/Model

Creality CR-10 modified; any FDM printer should work (CR-X dual extrusion)

Print Units

Scale At Given Print Units