Hydro Tube Mask

Hydro-Tube Mask — Consumer Wearable | USC Academic Project

Problem: Firefighters cannot hydrate during wildfire operations without removing protective gear.

• Stainless steel frame over aluminum — lower thermal conductivity keeps heat away from the face seal zone

• TRIZ contradiction matrix resolved thermal protection vs. wearability without adding bulk

• Kano model classified seal integrity and lens clarity as must-haves, ergonomics as performance attributes

• Hydration tube routed internally to avoid snagging on equipment during operations

• GD&T drawings, BOM, and CMF specifications produced for manufacturability review

Outcome Proof-of-concept design validated for mechanical feasibility, sealing performance, and assembly logic. GD&T engineering drawings, BOM, and CMF specifications produced for manufacturability review.

SolidWorks · TRIZ · FR-DP Mapping · Kano Modeling · DFA · Material Selection · User-Centered Design