Retractable USB-C charger

2024-01-10

Working on a retractable USB-C charger. The STEP files are here and the original design is on Onshape here

Overview

Overview

Pawl detail

Pawl detail

Tape measure spring mounting

Tape measure spring mounting

Pawl detail

Pawl detail

USB cable exits tube

USB cable exits tube

Bend the pen spring like this

Bend the pen spring like this

Stanley 25' tape measure spring, use electrical tape to tape down the loose spring end

Stanley 25' tape measure spring, use electrical tape to tape down the loose spring end

The prongs on 'USB spool top cap.step' pinch the flat piece of spring shown here

The prongs on 'USB spool top cap.step' pinch the flat piece of spring shown here

Connecting the Anker 315 charger to the slip ring, be sure to add electrical tape or heat shrink to the exposed metal contacts

Connecting the Anker 315 charger to the slip ring, be sure to add electrical tape or heat shrink to the exposed metal contacts