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IV Pole Cradle v3

The current OpenPoleMount design — a smaller, more form-fitting cradle pocket, based on feedback from people using v2.

IV Pole Cradle v3 — 3D render, "I.V. Pole v3" and "OpenPoleMount" embossed on the mounting block IV Pole Cradle v3 — a tighter, form-fitting pocket (~125 x 100 x 66 mm printed), with the same U-shaped pole channel and thumbscrew boss as v2.

This is the design to print

v3 is the recommended cradle. It's a smaller, more form-fitting redesign of the pocket — built directly from feedback from people who printed v2 — while keeping the same pole channel and printed T-handle thumbscrew that clamps it to a standard home IV pole. It uses the thumbscrew_v14_flat_Thandle.stl thumbscrew and the OpenPoleMount block standard, same as v1 and v2.

v2 is still a good print — it's now documented as a universal device holder for other devices, since its more open pocket shape isn't as tightly fitted to any one device.

v3 STL files are available now

The v3 print files are published and ready to print. Download the v3 cradle STL directly, or see the Print Guide for settings and required files.

Installed Photos

Equipment cradle v3 — front view, device seated

Front — the device seats in the pocket with the front face accessible

V3 mount — 3/4 angle view

3/4 angle — device in the form-fitting cradle pocket

V3 mount — rear/underside with device cassette door

Rear/underside — device cassette door, "I.V. Pole v3" / "OpenPoleMount" embossed on the block

T-handle thumbscrew close-up on V3 mount

Thumbscrew detail — hand-tighten only

Example Fit — More Views

User-reported example fit — not a manufacturer claim, not verified for any medical use. Confirm fit yourself before use.

Curlin CMS6000 front in V3 cradle, alternate angle

Curlin CMS6000 — front, keypad fully visible

Curlin CMS6000 rear/underside in V3 cradle, alternate angle

Rear/underside — alternate angle, cassette door and pole clamp

V3 mount — side view showing pole clamp and a second OpenPoleMount block

Side — pole clamp detail; a second OpenPoleMount block mounted below shows the stackable standard

Cradle Detail — Empty

V3 cradle empty — top-down view on pole

Top-down — "I.V. Pole v3" label embossed on the mounting block

V3 cradle pocket close-up, empty

Pocket detail — the tighter, form-fitting shape compared to v2's more open box

🖨️ Print it yourself — free & open source
Download the v3 STL files and print on any FDM printer. This is the whole point of the project.
Print Guide →
No printer or maker nearby? The v3 print-on-demand order isn't set up yet — while we finalize the v3 release files, the [v2 cradle](../iv-pole-v2/index.md) is available print-on-demand via Slant 3D / Teleport. No printer? Order one →

Next Steps

  1. Print Guide → — settings, orientation, checklist
  2. Assembly → — step-by-step with photos
  3. Safety & Disclaimer → — read before use