3D Printing – Fabricating for a Function Part 2 (and 3)

There are no suitable options for eating cereal on the go nor do any prevent an accidental spill. There’s also the the issue of soggy cereal.

I have created a possible modern solution to the many flaws involving the current way we eat cereal. A cereal cup. A cup with a handy built in plate in the middle that conveniently holds milk and cereal for you when you are on the go. This function also allows you to take your time eating, as your cereal will not get soggy. You will now be able to eat cereal wherever, mess free!

It will look similar to the Blender Bottle above, however, there will be a plastic screen in the middle. It will include a similar lid and mouthpiece compatible for any cereal brand. When you want to consume your cereal simply give the cup a shake or hold it upside down to saturate the cereal and enjoy.

Upon creating this object, I started with a standard cup shape. I learned quickly, however, that this cup would need a more of a protein cup shape-like cylinder. In this project, I learned how to create netting for the inner mesh plate and how to make a thread to connect two pieces.

The only difficulty I encountered was the lid and making sure the pieces fit together. When I create a physical copy in the lab, adjustments most likely will have to be made.

Reference size: Blender Bottle – 3.8 x 3.8 x 6.8 inches

Leave a comment