PluGuard - Extensible Plug Saver Collection

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Latest update : initial publication - 15 models available PS : STLs may take some time to be 3D viewable but they are available to download Notice : Before you decide to buy, make sure the dimensions you are looking for are already available (list at the bottom of the text); if not send me the desired dimensions based on the information as described further below. For measuring you can use my freely available GapGauge, and you will also need some sort of ruler or, better, a caliper. Story Many devices on the market are being charged or just connected through a USB-C cable plugging in laterally, this includes Notebooks from Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Apple MacBooks and others; such lateral plugs are of course also available on other devices, for different purposes (Wacom graphic table, mini video cables on notebooks…) As an IT guy I faced the issue that people, especially as they increasingly telework, tend to break or bend their USB-C plugs which in some cases even affected the notebook; they use a docking in the office (sometimes with USB-C), and a power supply when on the go. I designed this collection of plug savers based on different dimension parameters (extensible) to be left on the USB-C (or other) plug, to solve 2 issues. • Protect it from being bent and thus broken (USB-C power supplies may cost around $30 or more, depending on the models) • Facilitate the ‘plugging in’ as your cable is at the same level as the Notebook’s port, no more need to bend or fiddle around. But… devices are not all the same, some are thin, others thicker, the USB-C plugs may also be of slightly different sizes in width and thickness, so I made this extensible series of ‘Plug Savers’ with different combinations and allowing you to submit specific requests in case it is not yet in the list. This is how it works and how you can find the one that fits All the ‘PluGuard’ are similar, but with 3 parameters, as you can see on one of the included picture: BT (Base Thickness) You can measure that with my GapGauge : Most important – This is the distance between your desktop/table and the plug’s lower edge, in mm, this is what will make the plug lay flat, at the level of your Notebooks port, thus protecting it from being bent and making in simple to slide in. PT (Plug Thickness) : Important – As it says, it is the thickness of the plug, also in tenths of mm, you can measure that with a ruler or, better, with a caliper, this value could theoretically be very slightly higher, an integrated clip will help provide a tighter fit. PW (Plug Width) : The Width of the plug, it is not as important as long as it is wider than the actual width of the plug but if more accurate will make a tighter fit; of course, upon request, I can provide a model with the desired measurements to fit well. Example PluGuard_BT64_PT50_PW120 -> Meaning Base Thickness 6.4mm, Plug Thickness 5mm, Plug Width 12mm STL Files You'll find below a list of current models with different combinations as I could identify them, sorted alphabetically for a better finding (easiest is of course the incremental search function of your web browser; as said I will update this list based on request you make, just send me a message with the following information : BT… PT… PW… (and for my personal curiosity you may add the usage of it) List of currently available PluGuards : PluGuard_BT44_PT65_PW115 PluGuard_BT48_PT65_PW115 PluGuard_BT48_PT70_PW150 PluGuard_BT52_PT65_PW115 PluGuard_BT56_PT65_PW115 PluGuard_BT56_PT67_PW147 PluGuard_BT60_PT65_PW115 PluGuard_BT72_PT65_PW115 PluGuard_BT72_PT85_PW107 PluGuard_BT80_PT65_PW110 PluGuard_BT80_PT65_PW115 PluGuard_BT84_PT55_PW150 PluGuard_BT84_PT92_PW115