Sunday, September 2, 2007

Backpack

Backpack for frame. The openings in the front reflect the components inside for easy access.

Friday, August 31, 2007

Frame

Frame variations.
Screws could secure the tubing to the frame, this would make dis assembly passable.
I flat back would be needed for the bump bracket.

Tubing tidy

There will be a lot of excess tubing in between the feed bag and the pump. Some way of keeping it out of the way would be use full.

Frame

Frame made from two components. The two pieces of the frame could be mounted at varying heights depending on the length of the tube joining them. This would mean that a small and a large frame could be made from the same mould.
Smaller parts would also reduce moulding costs

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Pump Adjustability

More exploration of pump adjust ability. A swivel securing would mean the pump could be mounted at almost any height.





Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Frame

A more aesthetically pleasing light weight frame. This would also be more suited to rotational moulding than a boxy design with a lot of flat surfaces.

frame

The frame must hold the feed and the pump. Perhaps it could be light weighted by removing the material behind the feed and the pump.

Stand

Exploring forms for the frame. It must be self supporting

Bracket Adjustability

Adjustability would be increased if the ridges on the frame were changed. Three rails would be good, but a series of small ridges would offer much greater adjustability, meaning a wider range of pumps could be used.

Bracket

Adjustable pump bracket. Extends sideways and has multiple holes to fit a variety of pumps.
Locking mechanism exploration.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Transport

Methods of attachment to wheel chair handles.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Tubing Safety

A method of securing excess tubing in between
feeds. Possible clip system.

Foam

I foam inner would be a good solution to cater for various pumps. The pump section could be swapped out if a new pump was bought.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Dropper Set

On some tubeing (particularly the infinity) the dropper set i exposed. The set needs protection from damage causing splits, or kinks in the tubeing.

Feed Holder

There are a lot of different types of feed on the market. An adjustable holder would cater for a variety of these.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Handles

A handle could easily be moulded into the frame. It would be handy for transporting the frame while it wasnt in the pack.

Frame

The steel frames used in other packs seem less than ideal. They have issues with rust, and damaging the pack.
The kangaroo injection moulded frame is a much better solution. But injection moulding is quite expensive.
A rotationally moulded frame would be a good solution, cost, and materials wise. I'm going to look into rotational moulding design and manufacture.

Tubeing

Storage for tubeing while not in use.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Rubber Tube Guides

Rubber sheaths would make good tube guides. They could be easily produced, and would be flexible enough to fit the shape of the pack or frame. They would also be easy to secure using fasteners, or even sewing.

Tube Guides


Concepts for securing, protecting, and guiding the tubes.