Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Breathing Attachment Mechanism

Basic Mock-up Test for option 1: Quarter Turn Lock 



Development Ideation

Following on from the formative presentation feedback received, further development in surfacing of the strap connection points and mechanical aspects of the breathing component is needed. 



Exploring possibility of manufacturing breathing connection mount as a separate piece from the frame and re-fusing to combat issues in tooling. Further research into ultra-sound and plastic welding needs to take place.

Exploration of quater-turn locking mechanism - please view above video for  further technical understanding.

Tuesday, 16 August 2011

First Stage Foam Modeling

This process involves laminating thin sections of foam in two parts across the face to form the organic shape of the seal and offset for the frame. Here I was able build up to the correct thickness for the frame and develop the surfaces further.