LifeVac Station

LifeVac (https://lifevac.net) is a life-saving tool to save the life of someone choking in place of doing the Heimlich maneuver or when the Heimlich maneuver cannot be performed. It allows for a safer means of rescuing a choking victim and allows a choking victim an easier method of saving themselves.

I found the LifeVac to be too large to fit in most drawers where I store first aid items and it just inconvenient to have a place in a central location where the parts could be reliably kept together.

This model solves the above issues by allowing the LifeVac to be mounted to a wall and easily accessed. It also holds the masks, so they don’t get separated from the LifeVac.

The model was developed in 2 parts to make it easier to print. Only the LifeVac Station part is needed. The arms are only when it might be necessary to keep the LifeVac from being knocked off. There is a small hole in the model just below each keyhole slot. These holes provide a more accurate way to mark the location to drill holes in the wall for hanging.

I used 2 slider storage bags to store the masks. Each bag slides into the bottom of the LifeVac station from either side.

Please note that the LifeVac Staion was not developed by the makers of LifeVac and has no warranties or promises. This 3D model is not a lifesaving product, and it is only intended to assist in storing a life-saving item.

Printing Instructions:

I utilized the following settings and materials to print this model on my Bambu Labs X1 Carbon printer.

• Material: PLA for indoor use away from direct sunlight.
• Layer Hight: 0.2
• Nozzle Dia.: 0.4
• Walls: 3
• Top Layers: 5
• Bottom Layers: 3
• Infill: 15%

The main part, “LifeVac Station” is printed with the bottom side down.

The second part (optional), “Arms” is printed with the back side down. Because these arms are thin and tall when on the print bed, I recommend you slow down the print speed to help keep them from moving from printer vibration. As a result, it's best to print this part by itself.