Duff Beer Carrier
Introduction: Duff Beer Carrier
"Can't Get Enough of That Wonderful Duff"
I enjoy the Simpsons, and I enjoy a fine beverage. Now I can enjoy both while heading out.
I used TinkerCAD to design a 3D printable 4-pack and 6-pack for cans and/or bottles. My 3D printer is a single extruder (prints only a single color at a time). So I designed it so the Duff logo could be printed in multiple colors using a filament change technique. I created a 4-pack version and a more common 6-pack version. But I also designed a variation that prints the sides seperately, to be later connected with dovetail joinery; and a more rigid version that requires the logo to be glued on after printing.
The 4-pack is suitable for printers with a build plate of 150mm x 150mm. The 6-pack is suitable for printers with a build plate of 200mm x 200mm.
Skip to step 7 if you're just interested in slicing and printing, rather than the overall design process.
Supplies
* TinkerCAD
* SVG Editor (Inkscape)
* Slicer (Cura)
* 3D Printer
* Red, Black, and white filament
* Metal file or other sanding tool
* Glue (E6000)
Step 1: Determine Measurements/sizes
My very first revision was based off the size of a 12oz bottle. I used a digital caliper to measure the size of the glass bottle, and designed the carrier around that. 74
After printing I realized I should have built-in some extra tolerance/spacing to also fit cans.
Measure the diameter of the bottles and/or cans you wish to accommodate. In North America the diameter of a glass bottle is 62mm, and 66mm is the diameter of an aluminum can. I cheated and used an existing 4-pack and 6-pack cardboard carrier to inspire appropriate heights (to accommodate grasping and removing cans/bottles).
Step 2: Create the Structure in TinkerCAD
A four/six pack carrier is basically just a base, four side panels, some dividers, and a handle.
I created all my panels as 2mm thick rectangles.
Four pack:
* Front/Back: 140mm long x 110mm tall x 2mm thick.
* Left/Right: 140mm long x 110mm tall x 2mm thick.
* Base: 140mm long x 140mm wide x 2mm thick.
* Divider:
+ If using the dovetails
o 134mm long x 90mm tall x 2mm thick; centered between the left and right side panels. Leaving a 1mm space in between.
+ If merging all the sides
o 140mm long x 90mm tall x 2mm thick; centered between the left and right side panels.
* Handle:
* If using the dovetails
+ 134mm long x 200mm tall x 2mm thick; centered between the front and back panels, and spaced about 3mm from the left and right side panels (leaving a 1mm space in between).
* If merging all the sides
+ 140mm long x 200mm tall x 2mm thick; centered between the left and right side panels
* Create a hollow handle opening about 25mm tall x 82.5mm long, distanced about 20mm from the top edge.
* (Optionally) Round the top, left/right corners.
+ I started with a solid square, and a hollow circle. And applied smaller hollow squares, until left with solid arch. I grouped those shapes, and than made it hollow. This can be used to cut a rounded arch of off the handles rectangular corners.
Six pack:
* Front/Back: 209mm long x 110mm tall x 2mm thick.
* Left/Right: 140mm long x 110mm tall x 2mm thick. Base: 209mm long x 140mm wide x 2mm thick.
* Two Dividers:
+ If using the dovetails
o 134mm long x 90mm tall x 2mm thick; spaced about 66.5mm from the left and right side panels.
+ If merging all the sides
o 140mm long x 90mm tall x 2mm thick; centered between the left and right side panels
* Handle:
* If using the dovetails
+ 203mm long x 220mm tall x 2mm thick; centered between the front and back panels, and spaced about 3mm from the left and right side panels (leaving a 1mm space in between).
* If merging all the sides
+ 209mm long x 220mm tall x 2mm thick; centered between the left and right side panels
* Create a hollow handle opening about 25mm tall x 97.5mm long, distanced about 20mm from the top edge. 276