Hi Reddit!
I have no knowledge in engineering, manufacturing or designing but I have a prototype that I'd like to produce. I need 3D print a telescopic pole which will screwed into a suction cup. This wil then be mounted ontop of a car hood. The pole will extend to roughly 28-10cm in height and have a diameter of 2cm.
I have been looking at different methods of extensions and locking which will be robust enough to withstand wind resistance and also be easy to 3D printed. Out of all of these locking mechanisms, which would be the easiest to 3D print?
Twist locks - cam lock, clutch lock
Clamp locks ( refer to the set knob )
Button lock
Lever lock / snap lock / flip lock Friction extension
If things work out well, I may be interested in manufacturing too. Which of these locking mechanisms be cheapest to produce/ purchase on a large scale. I'm thinking injection moulding the locking mechanism onto the pole itself or would I have to purchase/ manufacture the lock separately.
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