SnapOnClip

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We weathered a harsh storm that ravaged my neighborhood and I was forced to rely on my Harbor Freight Predator 4000 generator (https://www.harborfreight.com/4000-peak3200-running-watts-65-hp-212cc-generator-carb-69675.html) for nearly 16 hours. During part of this time, rain persisted in the area and so I simply positioned a piece of plywood on top of the generator with some weights to hold it down, ensuring the plywood wouldn't vibrate or blow off the generator's top. I deliberately avoided direct rain falling onto the generator while it was operational for obvious safety reasons. I concluded that having a piece of plywood as cover wasn't a bad solution, but I desired something at least one step better and easily deployable when needed. I conceptualized these SnapOnClips. The generator's frame measures .988 inches in width, so I designed these clips with an opening of .99 inches. They fit perfectly on my generator and I tested them on a 1" piece of pipe, which they also fit tightly, although not loosely. Smaller or larger openings can be scaled to suit specific needs. The bolt holes are 1/4" in diameter and I believe an M8 metric screw would fit nicely as well. I constructed a simple wooden frame and covered it with 3/4" plywood, securing the clips to the cover. The design still requires painting but appears functional for my requirements! Additionally, the cover can be lifted like a car hood to fill the fuel tank, which was another feature I hoped would work for my purposes. These clips can be utilized in various areas around the home or shop as well. I have included the STL file as well as the original 123d Design file so you can modify them as desired for your application.