M18 Inflator
The M12 Inflator is great for a consumer,
but pro users need a pro tool to pick up the slack.
Design Goals
Offer more features geared toward plumbers while ensuring focus on the original automotive and inflatable markets.
Versatile
Allow easy carry off the ground and allow inflation while the unit is carried. It should also store the hose and various tips on-board.
Portable
Enlarge the current product to accept the current more powerful internals, larger M18 battery platform and give the product a more “Premium” and “Pro” look and feel.
Upgrade to Pro Level
Users
Must not obstruct the space around the tire to prevent a tripping hazard.
Commercial Automotive
Must fit within small areas with other tools in close proximity.
Residential Plumber
Current M12 Inflator
Simple UI
Anti Vibration Feet
Compact Overall Footprint
Easy Access to Battery
Easy Carry Handle
Integrated Hose Wrap
Initial Architecture Sketching
Branded Styling
2D Direction
CAD Process
Final 3D Direction
M18 Inflator
Integrated tip storage
Integrated and emphasized hose wrap
UI standard from M12 inflater
(slightly compacted)
UI standard from M12 inflater
(slightly compacted)
Hose Capture
Anti Vibration Feet
Battery Removal Shrinks Footprint
Air & Power Flow
Family View
M18 Inflator
1.
Power on and set pressure
2.
Unwrap hose
3.
Attach nozzle to target & inflate
4.
Turn off power & rewrap cord
