home aspirator/cpap device
current respiratory home medical devices on the market today have been designed to be unreplenishable and unfixable through standard measures. if a singular part of the device breaks, users are forced to throw the whole device away and purchase a brand new device.
aira, is a more sustainable and affordable solution, aimed to create a better quality of life for special care individuals as well as their caretakers; powered solely by air pressure, containing zero electrical components.
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human-centered
by understanding the issues caretakers face when using an aspirator, aira is designed to create a more comfortable and convenient experience for everyone involved; transforming challenges into opportunities with solutions that drive sustainability and create a lasting impact.
efficiency
utilizing one source of energy in order to power two respiratory devices: supplemental oxygen (air pressure), something every special care individual with respiratory issues have. aira is powered solely through air pressure, requiring zero electrical components, while providing a higher level of functionality from existing devices today.
internal tube coiling system
transparency
the transparency of aira is designed to make aira feel light and approachable, in contrast to current medical devices in the market today. furthermore, it allows caretakers to visually confirm the secretions that have been collected from the users airway; as well as spotting any internal discrepancies such as blockage of fluids in the tubing.
previous user flow analysis
turn the aspirator on -→ suction baby -→ flush the suction yankauer -→ squeeze the yankauer in-between the tubing and pressure guage -→ turn the machine off
updated user flow analysis
turn the aspirator on -→ suction baby -→ rest the suction yankauer (automatically flushes system) -→ turn aira off
ezpap
venturi chamber
silencer
venturi effect
utilizing the venturi effect in order to successfully create a vacuum without the use of a motor as well as deliver constant positive airway pressure. the venturi effect occurs when air flows through a constricted section of a pipe, increasing its velocity and decreasing its pressure. this pressure drop can create a vacuum, drawing in surrounding air or fluid from an adjacent chamber.
full process
for those who wish to understand my design process, thinking, and decision making.
