Trunki Latch Replacement, Print-in-Place - fits select variants
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PIP Replacement latch for a Trunki suitcase by Melissa & Doug.
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Mechanical Parts
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Share Alike
Update:
The Flat_Face version is easier to print. The original version requires more supports.
Recommended print settings:
- Material: PETG
- Layer Height: 0.15 mm or less
- Infill % : 50+
- Supports:Yes, Organic/Tree
- Print Orientation: Default as modeled
Postprocessing:
The rotating latch may need to be “broken loose” the first time. After printing, remove any support material, and place the latch in a vice. Using pliers or a screwdriver, rotate the latch. I added some graphite powder to lubricate the inside as well.
There appears to be several variations of the Trunki suitcase, each with a slightly different latch - not just different colors, but a different mechanical design.
I modeled this latch off of one that looks like this (no hinge):
Other variants that are not be the same:
Metal Hinge:
Plastic Hinge
This design went through several iterations - a few examples, not all of them were successful prints:
