Lower cord winder hook for Shark Rotator vacuum

The lower hook for winding the cord on my Shark Rotator vacuum (Model UV560 31, according to the label) broke, leaving the cord a tangled mess. This is a rough replacement for the original part. It's not a perfect fit - the contours on the vacuum are pretty challenging to model accurately - but it fits and works. I also hope that it's a bit stronger than the original.

STEP file provided in case you need to make adjustments for your specific printer or vacuum.

Print Settings

Printer:

Geeetech A10

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Infill:

25

Filament:
Atomic PETG Gray

Notes:

I recommend printing the part on its side (see the images) to maximize strength. The diagonal orientation results in a decent compromise of strength in various directions and has worked well for me so far. Give the part a few extra perimeters - I used 5. Support from build plate only.

When post-processing, I recommend drilling out the screw holes slightly (with a ~3mm bit) to prevent cracking.

I think most materials would be fine - I chose PETG because that was the filament I had available in gray.

Category: Replacement Parts