3D printing is a new way of manufacturing. What’s the fastest way to bring your idea to real life? There is no doubt: it is 3D printing.
The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) broke out in a sudden and appeared to be fairly easy to spread. The most common known spreading way of COVID-19 is person-to-person contact within a 6-foot (1.8 meters) radius, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People with COVID-19 spread viral particles through coughing and sneezing. The particles can land in the mouths or noses of those nearby. So if you’re going to the crowded area, you’re not only recommended to wear masks to cover your mouth and nose but also wear protective eyewear to avoid the particles entering your eyes.
Sometimes it’s hard to buy medical protective goggles, and we suggest keeping these supplies for medical professionals as they’re under much more serious exposure of viruses than normal people do. Other goggles with airtightness like the swim goggles could help also.
If you have no access to these products, please don’t worry. 3D modelers and professionals act quickly and have designed several goggles for emergency use. You could 3D print them with your own 3D printer, or order with online 3D printing service or local 3D printing shops.
Model 1 – assembled goggle
Download link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4200400
Model 2 with filter position by Duanyi
Download link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4200413
Model 3 by Wanshuo
Download link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4200423
Recommended material
- Frame: Please choose non-toxic material
- Lens: 1. Non-toxic transparent material you could print with. 2. PC sheet with a thickness of 1-2mm, which is cheap, odorless, non-toxic with high clarity. You could cut with scissors.
- Foam/silicone seal: To improve the airtightness and offer softer skin touch.
- Glue: Use UV glue if possible. Please test before use. (Some super glue is not recommended for irritation to eyes.)
- Elastic band: Any elastic band or rope you could find would be ok.
Suitable Printer
FDM filament printer or SLA/DLP resin printer
Please notice that these are only for emergency use and do not use them for medical use or other cases with special requirements.
You could also find models of other prevention tools: STL for extension connector band for masks and STL for reusable facial mask frame.
Check more prevention tips against Coronavirus.