Mechanical Iris mechanism with 5 blades

Decorative and working iris mechanism based on 5 blades.
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updated October 25, 2022

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Based on some inspiration from the internet I have designed an iris mechanisme with 5 blades. The previous iris mechanism had 3 blades and had a different mechanism. https://www.printables.com/model/270201-iris-mechanism-based-on-3-blades

I really like this design and it needs no glue. With the right printer settings it just snaps together. I created 3 different designs for the the teeth. They can be selected as per your style.

Printing instructions:

  • Print the teeth model 5x (either variant 1, 2 or 3)
  • Print the Ring A, Ring B and Spur Gear each 1x

I have printed the model on layer height 0.2 mm

Assembly instructions:

  • Put the 5 teeth on ring A in closed position
  • Put the spur gear arround so the teeth fit within the gear and the iris is closed
  • Put ring B on top of ring A and gently press it closed.

 

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