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NIH3D

Ear Saver (surgical mask tension release band)

Created by
mfongUNLV
Created:
4/24/20
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23

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3DPX-014021

Licensing:

CC-BY
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Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

Collection(s)

Approved Use

Prototype
Prototype
Description

This design was to maximize the FDM printing style for strength and flexibility from the annealed plastic. Low material usage combined with a thicker layerheight helped increase flexibility but maintain elastic strength. The slight bend also increase surface area contact to the head and allows for minor elasticity in the plastic.

Recommended Printing

Nozzle Size: 0.5mm

Layer height: 0.4mm

PLA+ or PLA Pro

Flexibility
strong layer adhesion design
Easy to manufacture and package