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NIH3D

Stackable Face Shield - Works With Any Screen

Created by
spiritplumber
Created:
4/1/20
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23

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3DPX-013405

Licensing:

CC-BY-SA
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Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

Collection(s)

Approved Use

Prototype
Prototype
Description

Advantages of this design:

* Stackable: it can be printed in multiple copies overnight from a standard printer, just remove the sprues with a wire cutter. Doubles productivity for small shops (and lets operators get some sleep!)

* Cheap/fast: Uses as little filament as possible, and can use both rigid or flexible acetate sheets, or Office Depot / Staples transparent sheet protectors (which are cheap, available anywhere, also come sealed). Prints quickly.

* Adaptable: Any transparent plastic sheet will do - both flexible and rigid sheets will fit. Only needs one rubber band or similar for holding it in place.

* Easy to clean: Microwaveable, and the sheets can be replaced quickly and without tools, so they can be treated as disposable. Can be washed.

* Easy to customize: The design can be enlarged or shrank as much as 15% without changes since there are no fixed-placement holes. This should cover most head sizes!

* Small: This can be printed on consumer grade 20x15cm printers (e.g. Monoprice clones)

Stretching motion to insert the screen
Rigid clear sheet example
How to separate multiple prints with a knife
This design works with both office depot transparencies and rigid clear sheets.