Cup holder.....

[BenTN]

I have been working on my version of the perfect "American" cup holder this week. I make a mug of coffee (latte actually) every morning and the stock holder is not up to the job. Instead of replacing the existing cupholders I decided to make a pair of larger diameter cupholders above them. After a few iterations I am pleased with the 3D printed version here.

It comfortably holds up to a 3.5in (90mm) diameter cup/mug above the original console surface, but allows a smaller diameter (like a can) to fit down inside the original cup holder on one side. It mounts using the 4 socket-head screws that retain the original cupholder.

This design leaves enough room to comfortably get your fingers behind the cupholder to allow easy access to the center armrest cubby release. I also included a pen holder (just a hole), which is more practical than it looks.

Interesting detail: Some of the straight and flat edges of this vehicle are not straight or flat. The console top surface is a slightly convex face and the sides taper very slightly towards the rear of the vehicle. Nothing in modern automotive design is as simple as it seems at first glance.

Let's hear some ideas for improvement.

If there is interest I will get the STL file posted somewhere on the forum so others can print one of these.

 

[Jiman01]

I know nothing about 3d printing but seeing what you did is so cool it makes me want to get one

 

[Mountain4x4]

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And you thought technology packages are expensive on cars!

 

[MTNDOG]

I know nothing about 3d printing but seeing what you did is so cool it makes me want to get one

Me too, then I remember I have no design ability what so ever!

 

[DaBull]

I have been working on my version of the perfect "American" cup holder this week. I make a mug of coffee (latte actually) every morning and the stock holder is not up to the job. Instead of replacing the existing cupholders I decided to make a pair of larger diameter cupholders above them. After a few iterations I am pleased with the 3D printed version here.

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It comfortably holds up to a 3.5in (90mm) diameter cup/mug above the original console surface, but allows a smaller diameter (like a can) to fit down inside the original cup holder on one side. It mounts using the 4 socket-head screws that retain the original cupholder.

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This design leaves enough room to comfortably get your fingers behind the cupholder to allow easy access to the center armrest cubby release. I also included a pen holder (just a hole), which is more practical than it looks.

Interesting detail: Some of the straight and flat edges of this vehicle are not straight or flat. The console top surface is a slightly convex face and the sides taper very slightly towards the rear of the vehicle. Nothing in modern automotive design is as simple as it seems at first glance.

Let's hear some ideas for improvement.

If there is interest I will get the STL file posted somewhere on the forum so others can print one of these.

Hi BenT, Nice design. I like it. Perhaps you could post a couple photos how a Starbuck paper cups fit, ie a Starbucks Tall and a Starbucks Grande.
Thanks, DaBull

 

[Eric]

I have been working on my version of the perfect "American" cup holder this week. I make a mug of coffee (latte actually) every morning and the stock holder is not up to the job. Instead of replacing the existing cupholders I decided to make a pair of larger diameter cupholders above them. After a few iterations I am pleased with the 3D printed version here.

View attachment 7841691

It comfortably holds up to a 3.5in (90mm) diameter cup/mug above the original console surface, but allows a smaller diameter (like a can) to fit down inside the original cup holder on one side. It mounts using the 4 socket-head screws that retain the original cupholder.

View attachment 7841692

This design leaves enough room to comfortably get your fingers behind the cupholder to allow easy access to the center armrest cubby release. I also included a pen holder (just a hole), which is more practical than it looks.

Interesting detail: Some of the straight and flat edges of this vehicle are not straight or flat. The console top surface is a slightly convex face and the sides taper very slightly towards the rear of the vehicle. Nothing in modern automotive design is as simple as it seems at first glance.

Let's hear some ideas for improvement.

If there is interest I will get the STL file posted somewhere on the forum so others can print one of these.

I have been working on my version of the perfect "American" cup holder this week. I make a mug of coffee (latte actually) every morning and the stock holder is not up to the job. Instead of replacing the existing cupholders I decided to make a pair of larger diameter cupholders above them. After a few iterations I am pleased with the 3D printed version here.

View attachment 7841691

It comfortably holds up to a 3.5in (90mm) diameter cup/mug above the original console surface, but allows a smaller diameter (like a can) to fit down inside the original cup holder on one side. It mounts using the 4 socket-head screws that retain the original cupholder.

View attachment 7841692

This design leaves enough room to comfortably get your fingers behind the cupholder to allow easy access to the center armrest cubby release. I also included a pen holder (just a hole), which is more practical than it looks.

Interesting detail: Some of the straight and flat edges of this vehicle are not straight or flat. The console top surface is a slightly convex face and the sides taper very slightly towards the rear of the vehicle. Nothing in modern automotive design is as simple as it seems at first glance.

Let's hear some ideas for improvement.

If there is interest I will get the STL file posted somewhere on the forum so others can print one of these.

Very nice job, quite impressive- but what is it with you Americans and coffee??
Tea and Tiffin this side of the pond

 

[DaBull]

Very nice job, quite impressive- but what is it with you Americans and coffee??
Tea and Tiffen this side of the pond

It's why we work like maniacs, we are wired the whole time. DaBull

 

[Tazzieman]

Very nice job, quite impressive- but what is it with you Americans and coffee??
Tea and Tiffen this side of the pond

Americans now totally confused by your reference to camera filters

 

[[ Adam ]]

Very nice job, quite impressive- but what is it with you Americans and coffee??
Tea and Tiffen this side of the pond

When the crown taxed tea, we switched.

 

[Krabby]

When the crown taxed tea, we switched.

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Brexit 1776 baby.

 

[lagartoboy]

I have been working on my version of the perfect "American" cup holder this week. I make a mug of coffee (latte actually) every morning and the stock holder is not up to the job. Instead of replacing the existing cupholders I decided to make a pair of larger diameter cupholders above them. After a few iterations I am pleased with the 3D printed version here.

View attachment 7841691

It comfortably holds up to a 3.5in (90mm) diameter cup/mug above the original console surface, but allows a smaller diameter (like a can) to fit down inside the original cup holder on one side. It mounts using the 4 socket-head screws that retain the original cupholder.

View attachment 7841692

This design leaves enough room to comfortably get your fingers behind the cupholder to allow easy access to the center armrest cubby release. I also included a pen holder (just a hole), which is more practical than it looks.

Interesting detail: Some of the straight and flat edges of this vehicle are not straight or flat. The console top surface is a slightly convex face and the sides taper very slightly towards the rear of the vehicle. Nothing in modern automotive design is as simple as it seems at first glance.

Let's hear some ideas for improvement.

If there is interest I will get the STL file posted somewhere on the forum so others can print one of these.

Very nice. Another option is to spend $21 at Amazon on this:

 

[Jiman01]

Me too, then I remember I have no design ability what so ever!

Haha, me too. Maybe I could start with making those little green plastic army men and work my up

 

[TWExplor]

Can someone please measure the opening of the cup holder? Wanted to see if a 3 inch tumbler would fit. Many thanks!!

 

[YellowLab]

I know the importance of hydration!

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Make sure to use the weight calculation of that towards your max payload capacity

 

[Tazzieman]

Can someone please measure the opening of the cup holder? Wanted to see if a 3 inch tumbler would fit. Many thanks!!

76.7mm

 

[chrsbe]

Here is the 3d file of the single-cup version. Print and use as you like.

 

[TWExplor]

76.7mm

Thank you!

 

[Jiman01]

@chrsbe, what is the paracorded dowel rod on your mug?

 

[chrsbe]

@chrsbe, what is the paracorded dowel rod on your mug?

it is a bungee cord. I had this mug mounted to the grab handle of my G wagon. The cord and the wooden stick worked wonderfully and I had it always at hand. You can see it in this picture (of a healthy diet) in the Background.

 

[Chadd7]

it is a bungee cord. I had this mug mounted to the grab handle of my G wagon. The cord and the wooden stick worked wonderfully and I had it always at hand. You can see it in this picture (of a healthy diet) in the Background. View attachment 7841827

You sure you're not American?