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NIH3D

DiA Covid face shield

Created by
DiAleksi
Created:
4/6/20
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23

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3DPX-013575

Licensing:

CC-BY-NC
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Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

Collection(s)

Approved Use

Prototype
Prototype
Description

The simple design of face shield headband. To use with clear sheet without any holes. You can use A4/Letter or much wider sheets. Little notches on sheet holder show a centre position for A4 sheet. Distance between face and sheet allows comfortable using safety glasses and n95 masks. Also, simple rubberband 5-8mm wide and over 1mm thick is easy to attach and adjust, without loops or knots. The flexibility of the sheet holder allows disinfection under it.

  • Minimal design
  • No holes
  • No loops
  • No knots
  • Variable sheet sizes
  • Easy to adjust the tension
  • Easy to remove with one hand
  • No tight places for disinfection


If required, there is an attachable top cover. The shape of the cover allows the headband to flex into the head shape. It also works as a deep sweat drain. Splashes can be prevented with towel paper pieces put inside.

More info: https://dima.fi/blog/designs/covid19-face-shield/

Assembly and disassembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whqPGs8baTM
 

covid19_headband_v3%20overal.jpg
Left side: rubber band adjustable locker
Right side: sheet holder strip's tightener