Oxygen tank holder

[Cfrisella]

Here's something new I'm working on to mount and secure a D size oxygen tank. A plastic ratchet style fastener commonly found on snow board bindings will hold the tank in place. The picture shows a plastic model but the final version will be carbon.

[Ron Lee]

Interesting. How do you imagine securing the holder to the airframe?

[Cfrisella]

I'll be mounting it in the baggage area vertically between to two seats. There's a raised flat section on the holder that will keep hardware from interferring with the tank . It will probably require four screws into that vertical support brace.

[kevinh]

very cool. Did you 3d print that part?

[Bavafa]

Interesting project, looks good.
Are you planning on marketing this?

I was thinking of ways I can install my tank between the rudder pedels on the floor to shift some of the weight forward as now we have a dog and we have been taking her with us on each trip. My tank currently get mounted on the raiser between the seats but with the dog (55 lb), the tank and some carry-on bags, it may be just to much in the back.

[Cfrisella]

Yes I used the 3d printer. Love that machine..

[kevinh]

Originally Posted by Cfrisella

Yes I used the 3d printer. Love that machine..

Cool! So how will you make the carbon part? Does the printer print that as well or will you print a mold then lay up carbon inside it?

[Cfrisella]

We can use the plastic model pictured. Just need to finish the surface with gelcoat and sand. The mold can then be taken from it.

[vlittle]

Originally Posted by Cfrisella

I'll be mounting it in the baggage area vertically between to two seats. There's a raised flat section on the holder that will keep hardware from interferring with the tank . It will probably require four screws into that vertical support brace.

Cool. You may consider mounting it on the right side flap actuator cover (in side-by side models). That way, it can be reached in flight. Mounting between the seats makes it inaccessible.

V

[Mel]

I have to agree with Vern. I have mine mounted on the right flap cover. It is easily reached from the pilot seat.