Portable trach/vent humidifier

Portable humidifier for CPAP & vent patients.
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A big complaint for most people with a trach/ventilator (me included) is dry air. This is typically solved with humidifiers that create vapor by heating distilled water on what is essentially a hot plate. However these require an AC electrical outlet which ELECTRIC wheelchairs don't have (it's asinine, I know). The other way is with HME's which trap residual vapor in what is basically a piece of foam. This is not effective IMO.

 

I came up with a portable third option! It mounts a standard Fisher & Paykel Heated Humidifier Chamber like this: 
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/fisher-paykel-hc325-replacement-water-chamber-hc100-150-humidifiers

 

To a coffee mug warmer. I designed mine around this one specifically:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDQ56N1P?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

It's powered by a 155wh external battery with a 110/120 volt AC outlet, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W2BZTQ9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

I also used a stainless steel quick release pin, diameter 1/4", usable length 1-1/2", overall length 2" like this: 
https://www.amazon.comgpproductB07TJCS7YWref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 

…to hold the top half to the bottom. 

 

Keep in mind the mug warmer uses 20w. Given that the battery is 155wh, you'll theoretically get around 7 hours of run time. 

 

Directions:
After printing place the mug warmer in the base, place the lid around the chamber and then slide the lid & chamber over the humidifier until it slots into the back of the base. Finally place the quick release pin through the lid and base.

 

Warnings:

  • If the wheelchair flips over or tilts/leans back all the way water could theoretically get into the hose. Use only on level surfaces and in the company of a caregiver or nurse.

*I take no responsibility for damaged equipment or physical harm due to user error or failure to follow these guidelines*

 

Print with something that can withstand higher temperatures like PETG, ABS or PC. I used Hatchbox PETG.

  • Rafts:  No
  • Supports:  Yes
    • Type:Tree(auto)
    • Threshold angle: 22
  • Resolution:  0.24mm
  • Infill:  20%
  • Filament color:  Black

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