A 100% 3D printed linear snap action prototype mechanism for an upcoming project.

As the name implies, the snap action in this mechanism is linear. The slide (yellow) travels between two leaf springs (white) positioned in the base (green). When operated, the cams compress the springs until the cams reach just over 50% of the designed travel length, at which point the slide snaps to the full travel position.

A rotary snap action mechanism (requiring a metal spring) is here:    • A 3D Printed Rotary Snap Action Mecha...  .

Designed using Autodesk Fusion 360, sliced using Ultimaker Cura 4.7.0, and 3D printed in PLA on Ultimaker S5s.