Cord Clip Plug Keeper - Flex Version - Two Sizes

Simple clips to attach the loose plug end to the power cord.
4h 4m
3× print file
0.20 mm
0.40 mm
Flex
21.00 g
12
59
0
310
updated January 7, 2022

Description

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These simple clips are designed for standard power cords with a cord diameter of approximately 6 - 9.5mm (and possibly larger). They are designed to be used in a situation where the loose length of a power cord is wrapped around some sort of holder, but the plug end is left dangling free - these clips temporarily fasten the plug end to the rest of the cord.

Previously, I designed different versions of these for printing in PLA (see re-mix). However, the PLA version was limited in the cord diameters which could be accommodated by a single size clip.  These flex versions  are more flexible (!), and can adapt to a wider range of cord diameters. However, I still found it necessary to make two different sizes in order to cover a wider range of cord diameters.

The two sizes are for base diameters of 6.0mm and 8.0mm. Note that each clip has a 3-finger side and a 2-finger side. The 3-finger side is the “permanent” clip (it always stays on the cord), while the 2-finger side holds the removable plug end of the cord.

 

Print Instructions

Print in FLEX using the 3mf or gcode files provided. In general :

  • 15% rectilinear infill
  • perimeters =4
  • keep fan always on

Print with the 2-finger end down. Note that I found it necessary to print with the cooling fan always on; otherwise, I ended up with a melted blob.

 

CAD

The OnShape 3D CAD files for this are here : 

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7479482418d0dbef7cf17971/w/a8a32d50e2c7164787d795c0/e/c946845f3221400c514af1e9

 

Model origin

The author remixed this model.

License