Articulated Universal phone holder vent mount

thingiverse

Mount the clips directly onto a horizontal car vent, as shown in the picture without using your phone. Simply place your phone inside the mount and remove it, allowing the clip to grasp and release via its pivot arms working with gravity's assistance. I have thoroughly tested the mount with various phone sizes, ranging from 2.5"x5" (iPhone 5) to 3.4"x6.4" (Nexus 6), and all dimensions in between. The mount prints in three parts that snap together seamlessly. However, supports are required during printing, and a bit of filing may be necessary to remove any burrs and ensure smooth assembly. Please refer to the provided pictures for accurate printing orientation and assembly instructions. This design is largely original, but I did borrow the clip idea from Retur's 895185 design on Thingiverse, as it proved effective. The only modification I made was eliminating the rubber band component of his design. The intention behind this minimalist design was to enable quick printing times. I used a 30% infill and PLA+ material for the print, and I will be observing how well it withstands exposure to sunlight.