https://www.tinkercad.com/embed/9fnFXj89Ic4

(Replace by your own design, see instructions in this video)

📖 Description

What elements of your prototype are designed and manufactured in 3D?

The closing system of the case

💾 Files

Insert the 3D files of your prototype (right click then "replace"). You can add as many 3D files as you like, but you must add at least one.

Clip

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closing_system_lock.stl

Brace

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closing_system_brace.stl

💡 Design steps

Add screenshots of key design steps.

1. Build the reinforcement with 2 boxes (one solid and one hole)

  1. Build the reinforcement with 2 boxes (one solid and one hole)

2. Build the clip with a cylinder and 2 other boxes

  1. Build the clip with a cylinder and 2 other boxes

3. Bevel the top of the clip with a hole box, group to validate

  1. Bevel the top of the clip with a hole box, group to validate

5. Duplicate and use drill boxes to divide

  1. Duplicate and use drill boxes to divide

4. Cut both sides of the clip with boxes to add more flexibility

  1. Cut both sides of the clip with boxes to add more flexibility

6. The end result: this arrangement avoids supports and optimizes the resistance to bending because the forces are in the opposite direction of the layers.

  1. The end result: this arrangement avoids supports and optimizes the resistance to bending because the forces are in the opposite direction of the layers.

🛠 Fabrication

Add images of the parts you have 3D printed and of the final assembled object.

View 1: the printed parts

View 1: the printed parts

View 2: the 3 parts glued together with acetone

View 2: the 3 parts glued together with acetone

Printing duration (1h30 max) : 1h20