Overview
This project focused on designing a practical bottle holder that could be printed, tested, and adjusted quickly. The goal was a clean everyday-use design with secure fit, easy access, and a lightweight structure.
What I Built
- CAD model of the holder body and storage features.
- FDM-printed prototypes for fit and strength checks.
- Geometry for bottle retention and quick removal.
- Lightweight structure with practical everyday-carry features.
Design Notes
- Adjusted wall thickness to balance stiffness and weight.
- Used fillets and chamfers for comfort and stress reduction.
- Checked fit against common bottle dimensions.
- Considered print orientation and layer strength around high-load areas.
Key Takeaway
The project showed how small changes in wall thickness, clearances, and print orientation can make a simple product feel more reliable and usable. Iterative print testing helped refine the final form.