CAR PHONE HOLDER ADAPTABLE TO CUP HOLDER

Even though more and more recent vehicles are equipped with media screens to display all the information required for driver assistance, it is often useful or even necessary to have a smartphone in parallel or connected to the vehicle's information system. The problem is that the configuration is not always designed to position a smartphone stably in the passenger compartment.

This adaptable smartphone holder is designed to be positioned in the cupholder slots available on most vehicles.

Thanks to its spiral spring blade system, offering a variable diameter from 65 to 75 mm, the holder can adapt to the majority of cup holders.

The holder is designed to hold the smartphone in place in a horizontal position.

💡The grip is optimal for smartphones fitted with an anti-slip shell, but cannot be guaranteed in the case of a "naked" smartphone. In this case it will be advisable to add a rubber-type anti-slip pad in the smartphone holding groove and/or under the top locking latch. (see areas marked with the symbol /!\ in the installation and operating instructions)

Recommendations for 3D printing

We recommend using PETG filament for better temperature resistance, given its use in passenger compartments, particularly in hot weather.

All tests were carried out with the following parameters under slicer Cura version 5.0.0:

• 20% filling for all parts except the axle, filling between 70% and 100% for greater shear strength

• surface stretching (smoothing of upper faces)

• Nozzle: 0.4

• Resolution: 0.2 mm or less

• Combing (=detouring mode under Displacement): Not in outer layer

• Activate Freewheel (experimental mode)

Note on latch printing (experimental mode)

If required, print the locking latch symmetrically to the template supplied on the slicer, according to the desired smartphone button position.

Note concerning the configuration of the holder according to cup-holder depth

If the cup-holder depth is greater than 45mm, it may be necessary to add as many optional height shims as required, between the main body and the bottom. Note that in this case, the screw length will need to be adjusted accordingly.

Material required

• Screws for securing the base to the axle: PZ2 type wood & chipboard screws Ø4x16, or longer depending on the depth of the cup holder