Dryer Attachment for Quickly Drying Suction Machine Tubes - CS-07

For (With Whom)

People who assist someone with an intractable neurological disease who needs suctioning, although infrequently.

Why

The caregiver, the wife of a person with an intractable neurological disease, consulted us, saying, "I can't dry the water inside the suction tube, so mold grows. I wish there were some way to dry it quickly."

How

The user had devised their own ways to dry the suction tube, but because the tube is long, it was difficult to remove all the moisture. The caregiver, the wife, then said it would be good if she could blow air directly with a hair dryer. So we made an attachment that lets the tube be connected to the end of the hair dryer at home. Because heat may build up even with cool air, we remade the attachment shape twice to find a size where heat does not build up easily. *Condition of use: cool air

Outcome

Being able to blow off the moisture with a dryer after washing the suction tube, and to do a final drying after air drying, enabled the user to clean the tube in a way they are satisfied with.

Materials Used

TPU

Approximate 3D Print Weight

23g

Print Settings Overview

Nozzle diameter = 0.4mm, Layer height = 0.2mm, Infill = 30%, Temp = 225°C, Speed = 30mm/s, Supports = No

Accessory Information

The dryer is made by Panasonic