Parametric Wardrobe/Child Lock - Sliding Dovetail
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Say goodbye to complex multi-part assemblies that fuse or snap. This high-strength, Split into objects and print after arrangement, sliding child lock uses a precision dovetail mechanism that physically traps the sliding bolt without needing bridging or roofs.
✨ What Makes This Special
Most child locks require perfectly tuned printers to avoid parts fusing together or snapping under load. This slider uses an engineered trapezoidal dovetail profile.
- The yellow sliding bolt and the blue track are generated and printed together and assembled as a part!
- The exact 0.45mm clearance gap ensures it pops free instantly off the build plate and slides effortlessly.
- An ergonomic, perfectly rounded pill-shaped thumb handle makes operation a breeze.
- Solid blocking walls at the end of both channels ensure the bolt physically cannot fall out.
Whether you need a heavy-duty lock for the workshop or a low-profile lock for kitchen cabinets, you can customize every dimension!
🎛️ Customization Guide
General Dimensions
| Parameter | What It Does | Range |
|---|---|---|
| screw_diameter | Size of your mounting screws (shank) | 3.0–6.0mm |
| floor_thick | Thickness of the mounting plates | 2.0–6.0mm |
| part_width | Overall width of the mounting plates | 20–45mm |
| track_length | Length of the main door-2 slider track | 40–100mm |
| catch_length | Length of the door-1 receiving block | 15–40mm |
Dovetail Mechanics
| Parameter | What It Does | Range |
|---|---|---|
| dovetail_base | Width of the slider's bottom | 15–35mm |
| dovetail_top | Width of the top opening | 8–25mm |
| dovetail_height | Total height of the tapered wedge | 4.0–10.0mm |
| clearance | Critical parameter for Print-In-Place gaps. Increase if your printer fuses parts! | 0.2–0.8mm |
🖨️ Printing Recommendations
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Material | PLA (Standard), PETG (For high-impact applications) |
| Layer Height | 0.2mm is perfect. Do not use very thick layers for Print-In-Place geometries. |
| Orientation | PRINT FLAT. Do NOT tilt or print vertically. |
| Infill | 30% Gyroid or Grid for high lateral strength |
| Perimeters | 3–4 walls for absolute durability |
| Supports | None Needed! Print entirely support-free. |
| Clearance | Default 0.45mm works for most Bambu/Prusa printers. If your track binds, re-print with 0.55mm. |
📐 Included Presets
| Preset | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Standard_Dovetail | M4 screws, 65mm track, 30mm width. Great for standard wardrobes. |
| Low_Profile_Dovetail | M3 screws, slim 24mm width. Perfect for thin cabinet doors. |
| Heavy_Duty_Dovetail | M5 screws, massive 40mm width & 80mm track for workshop/garage doors. |
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