Lid clamp for Dr. Oetker baking tray
This lid clamp is a small repair project that arose from a functional defect.
The baking tray itself was intact and had proven itself in everyday use, but the original clamp was broken. A single component was enough to render the lid unusable. The reconstructed clamp addresses this issue: it replaces the weakest element and restores the object's original function.
The idea arose from the desire not to dispose of an otherwise good product. Instead of copying the original part one-to-one, the clamp was rethought and made more robust. The geometry is deliberately kept simple and solely follows its task: to securely fix the lid on the baking tray. No additional functions, no moving parts, just form and material.
A small spare part that extends the lifespan of a utility item and shows that repair sometimes only requires a precise decision. A calm, pragmatic project aimed at sensibly reusing something existing.
Tools used
- 3D printer
- Filament
- Blender
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