{"product_id":"mechanically-locking-container","title":"Mechanically Locking Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis container uses a quadruple slider-crank mechanism to lock its lid in place. There are many sizes available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidths\/Lengths available:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100mm x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150mm x 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeights available:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 knob designs are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have also included the F3D file for further customization. There are 2 parameters that can be adjusted to change the height and width (length and width are equal) of the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample of files needed (100mm x 100mm x 50mm container):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer 100-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter Linkage 100 (Print 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid Linkage (Print 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner Linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrint all pieces in the orientation that they come. \u003ci\u003eBe sure to print 4 mid and outer linkage pieces. \u003c\/i\u003eAlthough PLA will work,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ePETG may work better for the mid linkages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLid Assembly Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the lid upside down, insert the inner and outer linkages. \u003cstrong\u003eThe orientation of the outer linkages matter.\u003c\/strong\u003e One face is flat, while the opposite has a slight taper. The flat side should be against the lid. The tapered side should face the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000013129\/design\/2023-08-14_f0m8sis0xog4.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the inner linkage in a horizontal orientation and the outer linkages sticking out about 5mm past the outer edge of the lid, the mid linkages should snap into each piece. Some force is required. Be sure that you press them straight down - if they are tilted during pressing, they may snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000013129\/design\/2023-08-14_9gdtgafgtfk2.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe knob will need to be glued in place on top of the inner linkage. Place the knob onto the inner linkage and ensure that the linkage moves smoothly. Once happy with everything, use a small amount of glue to permanently connect the knob and inner linkage. \u003ci\u003eIf you use too much, it may run out onto the lid and lock everything in place.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000013129\/design\/2023-08-14_mfozaxj7e0i9.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe following filaments were used in the pictures above:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink Container\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epolymaker PolyTerra Candy PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInland Pink Tough PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Container\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epolymaker PolyTerra Army Red PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epolymaker PolyTerra Marble PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Container\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrusament Simply Green PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrusament Opal Green PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange\/Yellow Container\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInland Yellow Tough PLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCC3D Flame Orange PLA+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by JamesThePrinter on MakerWorld (license: CC0).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67375167209776,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_68d38804-4ac1-4f86-a184-1583b3d3fe2f.png?v=1784228255","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/mechanically-locking-container","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}