LTT Water bottle hinge repair
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A solution for a broken Spout Lid hinge for the LTT Water Bottle
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Context:
Well, it happened: I broke the plastic hinges on the spout lid of my LTT Water bottle.
It still works, but the cap is prone to flying off while drinking from it. So a repair is needed…
Normally, the plastic hinge is held on both sides by a split head, which protrudes and locks into place on the handle. It also provides the needed tension for the “cap lock” (the little nub at the sides of the handle) to lock the cap into place while taking a sip out of it without it coming crashing down on your face. This head can wear and snap off after some time.
I didn't want to replace my otherwise perfectly usable lid by ordering a new one (although I think LTT would have honored their “trust me, bro”-guarantee). Cost and environmental impact for this little thing to ship to the EU would be comically large.
Instead, I may have found a way to repair it!
The Print:
It's a push-through nub to replace the original hinge.
Depending on your rate of wear, you can print it in PLA (less firm, could break earlier) or PETG (more firm if printed with proper layer adhesion) with no hassle.
Instructions:
- Print two nubs. While they are printing…
- On the back side of the broken hinge, mark the center of the original hinge.
- Drill a 4.5mm - 5mm ⌀ hole through it. The hinge on the other side should come off while you're breaking through the wall.
- Screw the cap on the lid and make sure the holes of the handle and the cap-hinge are aligned.
- Push each nub through the holes on each side until they lock into place.
- Make sure the cap is properly tensioned against the handle to enable the “cap lock” feature.
- Profit.
License:
The current license completely restricts any use outside of personal use.
I asked LTT about a recommendation for the license.
Unfortunately - due to different factors - it's not possible to give a recommendation on the appropriate rights of use. Until anything about that situation clears up, the current choice of license will stay as is. Sorry <3