A two-part assembly was developed to provide a stable platform for integrating the VUSE charging cable and magnetic charger, thereby maintaining the battery and pod in a vertical orientation. The assembly consists of an adapter (Part A) and a base (Part B), mechanically secured with (2) 3M16 bolts. This configuration was selected to eliminate support requirements in the countersinks and to preserve the uniformity of the build plate surface texture, which was prioritized over post-processing strategies such as top-layer ironing.

Printing & Assembly
Fabrication was performed using a Creality K2 Plus with 1.75 mm Creality PLA-CF filament (Black). Printing parameters included a nozzle temperature of 230 °C and a build plate temperature of 50 °C on a textured PEI surface. (Part A) was produced in an upright orientation, while (Part B) was printed inverted to avoid support generation and capture the bed texture. A few drops of cyanoacrylate adhesive along the interior of the cord channel improved seating stability and ensured a flat resting interface.

Performance Evaluation
The completed assembly should maintaining sufficient structural rigidity for daily use. The embedded magnetic charging element produced a retention force strong enough to lift the base during charger removal. This effect was effectively mitigated through manual stabilization with a single finger, indicating the base mass alone was marginal relative to the magnetic force. Future iterations may benefit from increased base density or alternative materials to improve passive stability.

Surface quality across both components was consistent, with the textured PEI plate imparting a uniform finish that eliminated the need for secondary surface treatments. Dimensional accuracy of the bolted interface was maintained, with no evidence of misalignment or print-induced deformation. No wear or delamination was observed after repeated insertion and removal cycles of the charging unit.

Creality

K2 Plus

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