The oximatic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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IMG_9191.MOVFigure 1. Video of Oximatic Operation
Figure 2. Exterior View of the Oximatic
THE PROBLEM
Our client, Mark Clifton, suffers from ILD and must use oxygen tubing at all times connected to a stationary oxygen concentrator when in his household. Because of this, he and his wife Travis Clifton often struggle with the organization of the tubing as it tangles and kinks-- causing a tripping hazard.
Figure 3. Visual of Mark's tangled oxygen tubes
IMG_6983.MOVFigure 4. Video of the struggle to organize the tubing
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
With our project, we hope to make the organization of Mark’s tubing before and after bed more efficient. Before bed, Mark must gather and hang all of his tubing manually and similarly release it in the morning; our goal is to automate this process.
METHODOLOGY
The process involved in developing this project was based mostly in interview sessions with the clients in which we asked them about the specifications of their problem and their preferences in the final design. This allowed us to present them with mockup ideas which they commented on allowing us to narrow down to a final prototype to test.
DESIGN AND BENEFITS
The motor is DC and 12 volts; we use an adapter such that it can be directly plugged into the wall. One of the wheels is connected to the motor while the other is on an adjustable free axis such that it can be adjusted for tubing replacement. There is a groove in both wheels so that the tubing will not get overly compressed. There are also funnels at the entrance and exit of the container to prevent kinking when the tubing enters and exits.
Figure 5. Isometric Layout of the Oximatic
Benefits:
easy switching of tubing retraction and extension
wall-mounted for space optimization
funnels to ensure kink/tangle free retraction
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