Triclaw Apple Picker
Source: Thingiverse by YoungBuck
The Triclaw Apple Picker is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by YoungBuck. It's that time of year again, and now that my apple tree is finally producing decent fruit, I'd like to be able to get it apple-by-apple without having to go get a stepladder or. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
It's that time of year again, and now that my apple tree is finally producing decent fruit, I'd like to be able to get it apple-by-apple without having to go get a stepladder or dropping an entire branch of apples on the ground. They sell two-claw grippers at the local Home Despot, but grabbing a sphere with two fingers requires more dexterity than I'm willing to invest. Also, those grippers are only three feet long at best, and I want the apples dangling six or seven feet from the reach of my hand. This four-bar-linkage claw is driven closed by a sliding collar attached by another four-bar to each of the three fingers. The collar is sprung to return the fingers open, so it can be operated by pulling a cord. For simplicity, the cord has been knotted onto a sliding collar further down the p…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Triclaw Apple Picker is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by YoungBuck.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by YoungBuck, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
