PLA Cup Holder Clip Lock – Fully Parameterizable

🥤 PLA Cup Holder with Mechanical Clip Lock & Carabiner Hook

Finally, a PLA cup holder that actually grips — no TPU required — Fully parameterizable here

Most cup holder designs available online rely on flexible materials like TPU to create friction and keep the cup in place. This project takes a completely different approach: instead of material flexibility, it uses a smart mechanical locking system specifically designed for rigid materials like PLA.

The result is a lightweight, durable, and easy-to-print cup holder that provides excellent stability even when used with rigid reusable plastic cups.

🎉 Perfect for parties, festivals, conventions, camping, cosplay events, workshops, and everyday carry setups — keep your drink secure and always within reach.

🔒 Secure Mechanical Grip

The design features:

• A compact retaining ring that supports the cup
• An integrated edge clip that locks onto the cup rim
• A rigid structure optimized for PLA printing

The clip prevents accidental slipping and improves stability without requiring flexible materials.

Unlike TPU-based designs, this holder is:
✅ Easier to print
✅ Faster to manufacture
✅ More dimensionally stable
✅ Optimized for standard PLA settings

🧷 Integrated Carabiner Attachment

An additional reinforced loop is built directly into the model, allowing the included printable carabiner hook to be attached easily.

Perfect for:

• 🎒 Backpacks
• 🛠️ Workstations
• 🚴 Outdoor activities
• 🧰 Tool setups
• 🏕️ Camping gear

🎉 Perfect for parties, festivals, conventions, camping, cosplay events, workshops, and everyday carry setups — keep your drink secure and always within reach.

The carabiner model is included in the project files.

⚙️ Fully Parametric Design

Parameterize → here

This project is fully customizable through parametric configuration.

Users can generate a perfectly fitted holder by entering:

• 📏 Top cup diameter
• 📏 Bottom cup diameter
• 📏 Cup height
• 📏 Cup Thickness

The geometry automatically adapts to match the cup dimensions.

NOTE: If the app is in standby, click on the reactivate button and wait a few seconds.

🖨️ Recommended Print Settings

• I loaded two 3MFs, one high-quality and one standard. 
• For better quality, I recommend manually adding a tree mount to the clip's protrusion.

✨ Features

✅ PLA optimized
✅ No TPU required
✅ Support-free printing
✅ Mechanical locking system
✅ Reusable cup compatible
✅ Portable & lightweight
✅ Parametric customization
✅ Printable carabiner included

🔑 Keywords

PLA cup holder, no TPU, reusable cup holder, rigid cup clip, portable cup holder, support free print, snap fit, mechanical grip, parametric model, customizable cup holder, printable carabiner, reusable plastic cup accessory