Bottle Transfer Funnel

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Bottle Transfer Funnel

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v1.1 - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 35% infill for clips
v1.1 - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 35% infill for clips
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v1.0 - PETG, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% gyroid infill
v1.0 - PETG, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% gyroid infill
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NOTE: If you're downloading the STL files, the funnel is included but does not have the “.stl” extension. If you manually add the file extension, it will work. I've reached out to Tech Support to address this issue but in the meantime you'll have to add the .STL extension yourself. 

 

v1.1 (Feb 6, 2025) - Upgraded geometry of clips and funnel based on user feedback. This model includes larger posts to improve strength and relaxed tolerances to help improve ease of assembly.

 

This contraption is used to transfer the last few bits from the old, almost empty, bottle to the new one. You know, like for soaps, lotions, etc. It was inspired by the Smart Funnel (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JPCO5U/) which, apparently, is no longer available. 

 

This version can grab a bottle opening up to ~38mm (~1.5 inches). It can hold 2 bottles (for a long period to get those last drops) or the funnel can clip onto a bottle to hold it steady while you pour into it. 

 

The idea was to create something easily printable (no supports required) with no extra parts or components, like springs or anything. To assemble it, just slide the two long posts into the funnel slot. The two small tabs on the clamps are to keep the top clip aligned within the funnel (without them it can spin out). 

 

There seems to be some deformation if the clips are held open for an extended period. I've printed it in PLA and PETG and both materials print fine. I don't know if one will resist “stretching out” more than the other after being held open.

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I scaled the clips to 150%, and the funnel to 155% (since the fit was so tight), and I find that they work perfect for my bottles of printing resin. Thanks for the design.
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love it, thanks for sharing!
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v1.0 - PETG, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% gyroid infill
Strength Issue:The rods connecting the funnel need to be made a little larger for extra strength. Otherwise a very good design. Thanks for your work.
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Did you experience a failure? I've got 1-gallon jugs on there right now and it's working fine.
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Replying to @chugalug :
Yes. The rod that goes into the funnel broke. I super glued it but it broke again. We used it one time and it did work fine.
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thanks for the feedback. were the bottles heavy (eg, made of glass or still partially full)? what material did you print with?
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v1.0 - PETG, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% gyroid infill
Printed with no problems in PLA. The alignment pins on the clamps need a bit of sanding to fit smoothly.
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Based on your feedback and others, I made some minor modifications to the design. Please check out v1.1 which has thicker posts and should be easier to assemble with the funnel.
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v1.0 - PETG, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% gyroid infill
Using overture rock white PETG.
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Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
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v1.0 - PETG, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% gyroid infill
Haven't used it yet but printed fine in PLA and fit together well.
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Thanks for checking it out. You should be able to slide the clips in a bit farther if you want. It was designed for a tight fit.
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great printed well & functional
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I want to redesign it so that the post on the clips is not hollow and the funnel has thicker walls and a larger spout opening. It worked great for the hand soap but broke while using it for the body wash bottle. It was printed with standard PLA with a wall thickness of four walls and 50% infill. This was after my first print broke while trying to remove the funnel, and the posts broke while trying to do a test assembly with the now shorter funnel.
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Based on your feedback and others, I made some minor modifications to the design. Please check out v1.1 which has thicker posts and should be easier to assemble with the funnel. I did not enlarge the funnel opening since it wouldn't fit in some of our smaller bottles if it was any larger.
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v1.0 - PETG, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% gyroid infill
Perfect. Thank you sharing.
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v1.0 - PETG, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% gyroid infill
Impeccable 👍 PS1 and high-flow PETG
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This is an excellent handy device. Excellent design and printed great. Used Overture Super PLA, 0.2m layer for the clamps and 0.08mm for the funnel. Had to file a bit inside the clamp holder tube where it met the build plate, and then it all fit nicely together.
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