Ikea ÄPPLARÖ Hinge

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Human: I created a 3D printed hinge for my Ikea chest ÄPPLARÖ (check out this video: https://youtu.be/k2hZo-OG-5o). The entire hinge is made from 3D printing material, requiring no additional parts. So far, it has been working flawlessly for a month. I purchased the garden chest ÄPPLARÖ from Ikea (https://www.ikea.com/de/de/p/aepplaroe-banktruhe-draussen-braun-las-braun-70204923/). The chest does not come with a hinge, which I assume is due to its affordable price. Although I'm generally satisfied with the chest's performance, the lack of a hinge was frustrating. My initial plan was to use an existing hinge from Thingiverse and attach it to the outside of the chest. However, I didn't want to alter the chest's appearance, so I designed a hinge that can be mounted inside the chest. In general, this hinge will work for any chest with a 19mm back (refer to the picture). All parts are available as *.stl-files. During assembly, ensure that you connect the rods exactly as shown in the pictures. If the rods are rotated, the hinge won't function correctly – especially the middle rod with three holes is crucial. To create a left or right hinge, simply mirror the parts with the connector plates. I've also included the Fusion360 file for the pictured hinge and an additional file for a slightly larger hinge.