Category: 3D Printing

Laser Cutting Project: Bicycle hook

paschmann

This weekends challenge, a better hook for a bicycle:

Want to laser cut one of your own or remix it? Check it out on Thingiverse

This is a vertical based bike hook for bicycles with aero (deep) front rims. Currently there are not many wheel hooks that keep the front wheel vertical and that don’t scratch the rim when putting the bike up.

The hook is lasercut using a glowforge and medium draft board (the material thickness is important as all the slots need to interlock). Assembly is slotting the parts together and installation requires two screws/anchors into the wall.

It was specifically designed for a Reynolds AR80, however, I believe other wheels with similar dimensions, depths or profiles should fit. read more

DIY – Patent Idea – Spring Water Bottle Cage

paschmann

Problem: In cycling (and other applications) water bottles are a variety of shapes and sizes. This often makes them difficult to get in or be contained in a traditional bicycle water cage. This attempts to resolve this by offering an “expanding” cage.

Fun but ultimately bad patent idea to create an expanding water bottle holder.

I made a couple models/3D prints to proof it out, but decided against it.

Excellent—thanks for sharing both the CAD diagram and video file. These materials are perfect for inclusion in your patent application as illustrative figures and demonstrations of your invention’s functionality.

Based on the visual references and the previous outline, here’s how we can now update the patent outline to include the new content and better illustrate your invention. read more

Tool: Prusa 3D Printer

paschmann

I purchased my first (and still only) 3D printer in 2016, after a considerable amount of deliberation and comparisons, I decided on a Prusa due to the build quality, company history and the great value the company offered.

This was the press release which pushed me over the edge to get one: https://blog.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-i3-mk2-release_4332/

I have printed around 100 different objects, ranging from practical to pathetic, it’s been a great tool for learning 3D CAD design with tools like Tinkercad and Fusion 360, and the art of invention and innovation. While with this machine the learning curve was fairly steep, I think its a great tool for teaching kids about design, engineering and manufacturing. read more