XLR Cable Cradle and Protective Collar Assembly

Design a functional 3D-printable cable management device for professional stage audio XLR cables. The device is a compact two-part assembly: 1. A rigid curved half-cylinder cradle, like half of a plastic pipe, designed to guide the cable into a smooth controlled bend without sharply folding it. The cradle should have rounded edges and a cable-retaining flexible clip integrated into the side, so the cable can snap into the cradle and remain fixed while the cable is coiled. 2. A flexible protective collar made from TPU-like flexible material, shaped like a soft rubber balloon mouth. It is permanently attached around the cable jacket and can slide toward the XLR connector. When pushed forward, it stretches over and around the connector area to protect the connector during storage and transportation. When the cable is being used, it slides backward along the cable and leaves the connector completely accessible. The rigid cradle should also function as a handle when the cable is fully coiled. The final concept should keep both ends of the cable controlled and protected when stored. The connectors must not hang loose or hit other connectors. Include: - smooth cable bend radius - integrated snap-fit cable retention - connector protection - rounded ergonomic edges - modular design - space for a visible cable number and label - no Velcro - no metal parts - designed specifically for professional XLR microphone/audio cables Generate the rigid cradle as the first prototype. Approximate dimensions: 60 mm long, 35 mm wide, 25 mm high, with a curved cable channel sized for a typical 6–7 mm XLR cable jacket.

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