Double Flower Iris Box

An improvement to the original Flower Iris Box and a variation on Flower Iris Box V2. This design has two layers of petals, the second layer being attached to the links and swing open in the opposite direction to the lower main petals. The box is opened by twisting the collar in an anti-clockwise direction. No supports are required for this design.

This was originally uploaded to MyMiniFactory in 2018, and I have now moved it here as well.

I have 14 other Iris boxes designs and I have an instructable describing them and how to print them.

The part files are designed for M2x6 countersunk/flathead screws (as with all my other designs); 24 screws are required in total for the box. The parts can be scaled to use larger or smaller screws e.g. M3x8 screws at 150% scale.

The standard size box is approximately 80mm tall, 80mm in diameter with a 62mm container opening. There is also a tall container which is around 190mm tall, useful for storing pens and pencils.

Part testing

Firstly print one 'Petal Base'. Test the holes on this part to make sure the screws fit correctly They should freely rotate in the large countersunk hole, and fix tightly in the other hole. You may need to use XY compensation to get a good fit.

The 'Petal Middle' and 'Petal Base' join together using a press fit, for this reason I have included two versions of the 'Petal middle' with different tolerances. 'Petal middle 1' has an 0.1mm gap and 'Petal middle 2' has an 0.2mm gap for the press fit. Using hole xy compensation, varying the layer height and extrusion multiplier can also affect the press fit i.e. thicker layer heights will produce a tighter press fit. Beware of elephants foot on the parts as that will also affect the fit; you may need to trim this carefully with a craft knife.

There is also the 'Petal base hole' part which is the same as 'Petal base' but with a hole cut through it (3 are used on the printed examples). If using the 'Petal base hole' you can also use the 'Petal fill' part which press fits into the hole for an additional colour/layer option. Again there are two versions for the press fit: 'Petal fill 1' with an 0.1mm tolerance and 'Petal fill 2' with 0.2mm tolerance.

Parts Printing

For the box you will need to print: 

• 1x ‘Container’
• 1x ‘Collar’
• 6x ‘Link’
• 6x ‘Petal base’
• 6x ‘Petal middle’
• 6x ‘Petal top’

For the 'Petal top' parts, the first layer while printing is the top surface when on the box, so make sure this first layer is neat. You could instead print these parts upside down which would improve their appearance, some support material will be required for them if you choose to do this however.

Assembly

Step 1

To assemble the box, firstly screw the non pointed end of the links to the collar, making sure the screw heads sit flush in the countersunk holes and the links can rotate freely. Then place this collar assembly onto the container.

Step 2

Next screw the 'Petal Base' parts into the holes in the container. This should also hold the collar assembly securely onto the container, but it should still be able to rotate freely.

Step 3

Now press fit the 'Petal middle' parts onto the 'Petal base' parts on the box, you may need a gripping tool to do this (or glue them in place, although this will prevent future disassembly).

Step 4

Screw the other end of the links to the petal base parts making sure the joints can rotate freely and the countersunk screws are flush. The lower petal doors should now open and close when you turn the collar.

Step 5

Finally attach the 'Petal top' parts to the links using the final holes in the centre of the links.

You can also add the petal fills if you wish.

Now you should have a working Flower Iris box! Let me know if you are having trouble with this design, i'll be happy to help ;).