Monitor Aligner Hinge - Dual/Triple Monitor Setups

Monitor Aligner Hinge

About:

A low-profile, articulated dual-monitor alignment hinge designed to lock adjacent monitors together, preventing bezel sag, uneven angles, and seam gaps in multi-display desk setups.

The design accommodates angled or flat screen arrangements and includes native Autodesk Inventor ( .ipt ) source files for parametric modification. It is designed to mount cleanly to the top or rear casing of your displays using standard Command strips or 3M Velcro (Dual Lock), providing a firm, vibration-free hold without marring the monitor frames.

Bill of Materials / Print Quantities

- Outer Hinge Body ( Hinge1 ) : Print 1

- Inner Hinge Body ( Hinge2 ) : Print 1

- Hinge Pin ( HingePin ) : Print 2

- Note: MonitorAligner_ASM.stp is for assembly reference and viewer rendering only (non-printable).

Mounting Hardware (Non-Printed)

- Small 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips, standard Command adhesive strips, or 3M Dual Lock / Velcro strips.

Recommended Print Settings

- Filament: PETG or PLA (PETG recommended for long-term creep resistance and flex)

- Layer Height: 0.16 mm – 0.20 mm (for smooth pin tolerance and knuckle rotation)

- Perimeters/Walls: 3–4 walls

- Infill: 20% – 30% (Gyroid or Grid)

- Supports: None (orient all parts flat on the build plate)

- Brim: Optional for pins if bed adhesion is an issue

Assembly & Installation Instructions

- Clean any brim or elephant's foot from the pin shafts and hinge knuckle bores.

- Interlock the knuckles of Hinge1 and Hinge2 .

- Insert one HingePin into each joint from the top. The fit is designed as a firm friction push-fit; lightly tap if necessary.

- Apply the Command strips or 3M Velcro to the flat mounting pads on each hinge wing.

- Align your monitors to the desired angle and flush seam, peel the adhesive backing, and firmly press the hinge across the joint on the rear or top of the monitor frames.