Hinged Cable Holder

Summary

Hinged Cable Holder

Get rid of those nasty metal wire ties that get twisted and messy! Here is a convenient cable clip that clamps around the cords in an elegant and tidy way. Ideal for appliances cords, hairdryers, power supply cables, battery chargers, USB cables and wherever you need to keep cords or strings neatly packed. Easy to fasten and unfasten, easy to print, it prints in place with no supports and no assembly required. Small and sturdy, it can be scaled according to your specific needs.

Print Settings

Printer Brand: 

Prusa

Printer:                      

Prusa Clone

Rafts: 

No

Supports:                      

No

Resolution: 

0.2

Infill:                      

20%

Filament:

Amazon BasicFil PLA                Silver                    
                        

Notes:                     

Print Notes 

• Print at 0.3 resolution for a quick print in 20 minutes
• Print at 0.2 for a nice finish in 30 minutes
• Print at 0.1 for a silk smooth look in 60 minutes

Can be hard to open after print. Open with care to avoid breaking the hinge shafts.
It losen in no time by opening and closing it a couple of times.
The tighter the cable is pressed into the holder, the steadier is the latch.
Warning: max. aperture angle ~ 45°

How I Designed This

Designed with Fusion 360

Fusion 360: Design view with Cable Holder base highlighted

Fusion 360: Drawing views with hinge and latch details highlighted