August 31, 2025
Description
Update:
The Flat_Face version is easier to print. The original version requires more supports.
Recommended print settings:
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:
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Share Alike
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