Bottle Opener (customizable) V2

UPDATE 28/12/2024: Release Version 2

As of now, I'm releasing a new version with some modifications for better durability of the model. Let me know if you find this new version useful or if I need to tweak a little bit more. Thank you again😉

Presenting the Bottle Opener

This project was created with the elderly in mind. In fact, the idea behind this project came from observing my grandmother struggling to open a bottle.

This problem is common for our grandparents or anyone without grip strength. I therefore thought that this device would be useful for those who need a little help.

The files provided are for bottles with a cup diameter of 29,5 and 39,5 for the “ApriCola” model and 31.5 for "ApriCola_31.5.

If you want to open the common bottles, you can use the 29.5-mm-diameter side of "ApriCola."

If you want to open t he bottle , it i s better to use the 39.5 mm side.

above: “ApriCola”

MATERIAL:

The material used is regular PLA. It might be better to print it with PETG, as it is a more elastic material and can better withstand stretching and shortening stresses. Try and let me know how the design performs.😉

CUSTOMIZABLE:

The model provided can be printed with regular slicer profile, but if you want it to look more particular, you might play with slicer setting (infill type, infill density and top/bottom)

Here is a little tutorial on how you can achieve the same design you see in the render/images of the design:

NOTE:

- Be careful when applying the bottle opener because it may break if the diameter of the cap you try to apply it to is too large. - Be careful when closing the device if you are not using it to open a bottle; the reason is that the material is not too elastic and it might break.

This is the first version of the device, so I kindly ask you to provide me some feedback on how we can improve this project. 😉