Integrated preparation device of three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional material

The integrated fabrication device enables the efficient fabrication of three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials, solving the problems of complex fabrication processes and high costs in existing technologies, improving the molding rate and production efficiency, and reducing costs.

CN117568753BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14TAIYUAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Filing Date
2023-11-14
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for preparing three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials suffer from problems such as complex preparation processes, high costs, low efficiency, and strong application limitations.

Method used

An integrated fabrication device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials is provided, which integrates a printing unit, a gas filtration structure, a vapor deposition unit, and a control unit to achieve fully automated operation, eliminate intermediate transfer steps, and achieve efficient, green, and safe molding through intelligent one-button operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the coating deposition rate, reduces production costs, increases overall revenue, enhances production efficiency and profits, and ensures operational sealing and gas filtration safety.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of integrated preparation devices of three-dimensional bionic optical functional materials, it includes printing unit, gas filtering structure, evaporation unit, control unit and driving unit, the printing unit is square box shape, printing unit is provided with baffle inside, printing unit is divided into two intervals by baffle, baffle upside is provided with printing chamber, baffle downside is provided with driving chamber, printing unit right end is provided with joint surface, printing unit is connected with evaporation unit by joint surface interference, evaporation unit is composed of hot evaporation chamber and control chamber;The present application is green, safe and intelligent, fully-closed operation, and is equipped with a gas filtering device, which will not harm the operator, and is easy to use. From three-dimensional modeling to model structure evaporation, to model coating deposition control, only intelligent one-key operation is required. The integrated forming cancels the intermediate transfer link, ensures the operation sealing and evaporation uniformity, greatly improves the coating deposition forming rate and material performance.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of container technology equipped with a manipulation device, and in particular to an integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the continuous development of material preparation technology, especially the synthesis and processing technology of micro and nano materials, people are increasingly able to construct more novel optical functional materials with micro and nano structures and optical functional composite materials with unique properties, and apply them to many fields such as display, optical sensing, photocatalysis, photoelectric conversion, photothermal conversion, information and medicine.

[0003] However, research on novel photofunctional materials and their applications is still in its early stages. Researchers are actively exploring new component materials, optical structures, and optical mechanisms to prepare more miniaturized, intelligent, and concise structure-function integrated materials. Given the complexity of biological optical structures and mechanisms, and the limitations of current biomimetic photofunctional material preparation technologies and functional applications, the first step is to fully utilize the ingenious structures of biological templates or biomimetic organisms to design preparation devices for functional materials. Then, by leveraging these devices for functional design and construction, advanced photofunctional materials can be developed to explore their potential functions in more application areas and expand their application scope. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the present invention aims to provide an integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art. The present invention is easy to use, and from modeling to model structure vapor deposition, and then to model coating deposition control, it only requires intelligent one-click operation. It achieves efficient, green, safe, and integrated molding, eliminates intermediate transfer links, ensures operational sealing, greatly improves coating deposition molding rate, reduces production costs, and increases overall benefits.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials, comprising a printing unit, a gas filtration structure, a vapor deposition unit, a control unit, and a driving unit. The printing unit is in the shape of a square box, and a partition is provided inside the printing unit. The printing unit is divided into two sections by the partition. A printing chamber is provided on the upper side of the partition, and a driving chamber is provided on the lower side of the partition. A joint surface is provided at the right end of the printing unit. The printing unit is interference-fitted to the vapor deposition unit through the joint surface. The vapor deposition unit consists of a thermal vapor deposition chamber and a control chamber. The inner wall of the thermal vapor deposition chamber and the surface of each internal unit are coated with a heat insulation layer. The thermal vapor deposition chamber is located above the control chamber. A second induction door is installed on the left side wall of the thermal vapor deposition chamber. A model fixing structure is provided inside the thermal vapor deposition chamber. A feeding structure is provided on the lower right side of the thermal vapor deposition chamber.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials described in this invention, the following features are provided: a control panel is provided on the left outer wall of the printing chamber; a fixed shaft is provided inside the printing chamber; a transfer robotic arm is provided on the fixed shaft; a first induction door is installed on the right side wall of the printing chamber; suction cups are provided at both ends of the fixed shaft; the fixed shaft is placed inside the printing chamber via the suction cups; the transfer robotic arm consists of a hydraulic telescopic shaft and a robotic hand; and the robotic hand of the transfer robotic arm consists of a ring clamp and a detachable scissor tray.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials described in this invention, the drive chamber consists of a second backup battery, a drive unit, an external power supply line, and a connection interface. An installation groove is provided at the bottom of the drive chamber, and the drive unit is installed inside the installation groove. The drive unit consists of an external power supply, a motor, a frequency converter, a controller, and a wired control board. An external power supply line is connected to the left side of the drive unit. The connection interface includes an external power supply slot and a wired control interface. The controller is connected to the drive unit through an external power supply socket. Furthermore, the printing chamber, the transfer robotic arm, and the first sensor door are all integrated into the control panel's main switch via the wired control board and connected to the external power supply.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials described in this invention, a vacuum generator is installed at the left end of the thermal evaporation chamber. A top cover and an inner cover are provided on the top of the thermal evaporation chamber. Sealing strips are provided on the four perimeter of the top cover. The inner cover has a three-way hook design, and its upper surface is wedge-shaped. The inner cover is recessed 1-3 cm below the horizontal plane of the top cover. Simultaneously, the tops of both sides of the inner cover are flush with the inner edge of the top cover. The three-way hook surfaces of the inner cover are inclined at 10°-15° to the vertical plane. The inner wall of the three-way hooks is connected to the inner wall of the thermal evaporation chamber in a wedge-shaped transition fit. The top cover switch is an internal snap-on mechanical switch, and a circular mesh is installed at the center of the top cover. The top cover and inner cover are unidirectional. The end is hinged and fixed. A gas filter structure is set on the lower side of the vapor deposition top cover. The gas filter structure consists of a telescopic tube, a gas filter, an infrared sensor, a relay interlock, a built-in motor, a drive shaft, and rectangular blades. A telescopic tube is installed in the middle of the lower end of the vapor deposition top cover, and the lower end of the telescopic tube passes through the vapor deposition top cover to set a gas filter. An infrared sensor and a relay interlock are installed inside the gas filter. A rectangular groove is opened in the middle of the lower end of the gas filter, and a drive shaft is installed inside the rectangular groove. A rectangular blade is set on the drive shaft. A built-in motor is installed inside the gas filter, and the output end of the built-in motor is connected to the drive shaft. Two laser infrared scanners are installed on the inner side wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber. The two laser infrared scanners are arranged circumferentially and staggered vertically on the inner wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials described in this invention, the model fixing structure includes a telescopic rod, a platform, an electromagnet, a base, and a replacement groove. Several telescopic rods are circumferentially installed on the inner side wall of the hot evaporation chamber, and there are three sets of telescopic rods. The other end of the telescopic rod is connected to the base. A model cover is provided on the upper end of the base, and the model cover is a hemispherical telescopic switch-type door. A platform is provided in the middle of the upper end of the base. An electromagnet is provided in the middle of the upper end of the platform, and replacement grooves are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper end of the platform.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials described in this invention, the following is provided: a evaporation device is provided at the lower end of the thermal evaporation chamber, an explosion-proof heater is provided at the middle of the upper end of the evaporation device, a metal reaction vessel is provided at the upper end of the explosion-proof heater, a grooved connecting rod is welded on the right side wall of the metal reaction vessel, and the grooved connecting rod is inclined, a sliding rod is provided on both the front and rear sides of the grooved connecting rod, and the sliding rod and the grooved connecting rod have the same inclination angle, a number of round rods are provided between the sliding rod and the grooved connecting rod, a pressing and bouncing device is provided at the right end of the sliding rod, and the left end of the grooved connecting rod penetrates into the interior of the metal reaction vessel;

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials described in this invention, the feeding structure includes a slide rail, a pulley, a feeding chamber door, a feeding window, and a handle. A feeding trough is provided on the lower right side of the hot evaporation chamber. Two slide rails are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the feeding trough. Pulleys are slidably connected inside the two slide rails. A feeding chamber door is provided between the two pulleys. A feeding window is hinged inside the feeding chamber door, and a handle is provided on the right end of the feeding window.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials described in this invention, the control room is equipped with a control unit, and a first backup battery is installed on the side wall of the control unit. The second sensor door, vacuum generator, gas filter, vapor deposition equipment, feed chamber door and control unit are all integrated into the control panel and connected to an external power supply via wires.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the integrated preparation device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials described in this invention, the first and second sensing doors are each composed of a door rail, an infrared sensor, a position sensor, a data collector, and a sensing door. The door rail is embedded in the side wall of the housing by set screws, and a pulley slot is fixedly installed at the top of the door rail. The first and second sensing doors are connected to the pulley slot by an S-shaped clip, and the two sides of the first and second sensing doors are embedded grooves with sealing strips installed inside.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0015] 1. This invention is green, safe, and intelligent, with a fully enclosed operation and equipped with a gas filtration device, which will not cause harm to operators or pollute the environment.

[0016] 2. This invention features fully automated operation with centralized control and one-click start. From modeling to model structure vapor deposition and model coating deposition control, it only requires intelligent one-click operation, saving labor costs and improving work efficiency.

[0017] 3. The present invention features integrated molding, which ensures the uniformity of vapor deposition. From the preparation of the material mold to the metal vapor deposition and model deposition, the intermediate transfer steps are eliminated, ensuring the sealing of the operation. This greatly improves the coating deposition rate, reduces production costs, increases overall revenue, improves production efficiency, and enhances profit. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the metal reaction vessel in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed structure of the model in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of embodiment A in this disclosure.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Printing unit; 2. Control panel; 3. Printing chamber; 4. Fixed shaft; 5. Transfer robotic arm; 6. First sensor door; 7. Joint surface; 8. Second sensor door; 9. Vacuum generator; 10. Gas filtration structure; 11. Telescopic tube; 12. Gas filter; 13. Evaporation top cover; 14. Evaporation unit; 15. Thermal evaporation chamber; 16. Evaporation inner cover; 17. Laser infrared scanner; 18. Model fixing structure; 1801. Telescopic rod; 1802. Display platform; 1803. Electromagnet; 1804. Base; 180 5. Replace the groove; 19. Metal reaction vessel; 20. Feeding structure; 2001. Slide rail; 2002. Pulley; 2003. Feeding chamber door; 2004. Feeding window; 2005. Pull handle; 21. Groove connecting rod; 2101. Slide rod; 2102. Round rod; 2103. Pressing and bouncing device; 22. Evaporation equipment; 23. Explosion-proof heater; 24. Control room; 25. First backup battery; 26. Control unit; 27. Second backup battery; 28. Drive unit; 29. ​​External power cord; 30. Connection interface; 31. Drive room. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Reference Figure 1 This embodiment provides an integrated fabrication device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials, including a printing unit 1, a gas filter structure 10, a vapor deposition unit 14, a control unit 26, and a drive unit 28. The printing unit 1 is a square box shape, and a partition is provided inside the printing unit 1, dividing the printing unit 1 into two sections. A printing chamber 3 is provided on the upper side of the partition, and a drive chamber 31 is provided on the lower side of the partition. A joint surface 7 is provided on the right end of the printing unit 1, and the vapor deposition unit 14 is interference-fitted to the printing unit 1 through the joint surface 7. The printing unit 1 and the vapor deposition unit 14 are interference-fitted to each other through the joint surface 7, and after connection, the two independent unit boxes become one box. This design enhances the overall compactness of the device. The vapor deposition unit 14 consists of a hot vapor deposition chamber 15 and a control chamber 24, with the hot vapor deposition chamber 15 located above the control chamber 24. The inner wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber 15 and the surface of each internal unit are coated with a heat insulation layer to ensure the uniformity of the model vapor deposition. The heat insulation layer can withstand temperatures up to 300℃. A second sensor door 8 is installed on the left side wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber 15. A model fixing structure 18 is installed inside the hot vapor deposition chamber 15, and a feeding structure 20 is installed on the lower right side of the hot vapor deposition chamber 15. Both the first sensor door 6 and the second sensor door 8 consist of a door rail, an infrared sensor, a position sensor, a data collector, and a sensor door. The door rail is secured by a locking mechanism. Screws are embedded in the side wall of the housing, and a pulley slot is fixedly installed at the top of the door track. The first sensor door 6 and the second sensor door 8 are connected to the pulley slot via S-shaped clips, with a pulley seat and a pulley. Both sides of the first sensor door 6 and the second sensor door 8 have embedded grooves, and sealing strips are installed inside the embedded grooves. The pulley slots can prevent the sensor doors from deviating from the track or becoming unstable. The principle and usage process of the first sensor door 6 and the second sensor door 8 are the same as existing technologies, and will not be repeated here. In actual use, a biomimetic template of a metal nanostructure made of biomimetic optical functional material is first created using a computer, and then the model template is printed using the 3D printing unit 1. In this example, the wings of the Morpho luminifera butterfly were selected as the biological template for preparing the three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional material metal nanostructure. The metals used for vapor deposition were gold and palladium. The top and bottom scales of the Morpho luminifera butterfly have similar structures. These scales are arranged alternately, similar to roof tiles, which can be regarded as a unique single-layer scale arrangement. The computer constructs a three-dimensional model of the butterfly's double-layer scales and then outputs it to the receiver of the 3D printing chamber 3. The receiver of the 3D printing chamber 3 transmits the signal to the printing module. The printing module receives the instruction and begins to finely carve the layers one by one. After the printing is completed, the control module of the transfer robotic arm 5 receives the instruction and the transfer robotic arm 5 begins the transfer work.

[0026] A control panel 2 is installed on the left outer wall of the printing chamber 3. A fixed shaft 4 is installed inside the printing chamber 3, and a transfer robotic arm 5 is mounted on the fixed shaft 4. A first sensor door 6 is installed on the right side wall of the printing chamber 3. Suction cups are installed at both ends of the fixed shaft 4, and the fixed shaft 4 is placed inside the printing chamber 3 via the suction cups. The transfer robotic arm 5 consists of a hydraulic telescopic shaft and a robotic arm. The robotic arm of the transfer robotic arm 5 consists of a ring clamp and a detachable scissor tray. During the transfer operation, the model is identified, the transfer robotic arm 5 rotates and shifts, and the robotic arm picks up the model for transfer. At this time, the ring clamp of the robotic arm unfolds, and the detachable scissor tray is in a detached state. The telescopic shaft drives the robotic arm to push and move the model onto the detachable scissor tray. The tray closes, and the ring clamp opens. The caliper locks, and the transfer robotic arm 5 moves forward according to the trajectory command. When it reaches the first sensor door 6, the transfer robotic arm 5 waits. The infrared sensors and position sensors of the first sensor door 6 and the second sensor door 8 send signals to the controller, and the first sensor door 6 and the second sensor door 8 open. The transfer robotic arm 5 continues to move forward according to the set trajectory. When the transfer robotic arm 5 reaches directly above the model fixing structure 18, the transfer robotic arm 5 stops moving forward, and the robot arm and telescopic shaft start to operate. When the bottom of the detachable scissor tray of the robot arm makes smooth contact with the platform 1802, the detachable scissor tray and the ring caliper slowly open, the robot arm slowly withdraws, and then the transfer robotic arm 5 returns to its original position, and the first sensor door 6 and the second sensor door 8 close.

[0027] The drive chamber 31 consists of a second backup battery 27, a drive unit 28, an external power cord 29, and a connection interface 30. The drive chamber 31 has an installation slot at its bottom, and the drive unit 28 is installed inside the installation slot. The drive unit consists of an external power supply, a motor, a frequency converter, a controller, and a wired control board. The external power cord 29 is connected to the left side of the drive unit 28. The connection interface 30 includes an external power slot and a wired control interface. The controller is connected to the drive unit 28 through the external power socket. The printing chamber 3, the transfer robotic arm 5, and the first sensor door 6 are all integrated into the main switch of the control panel 2 via the wired control board and connected to the external power supply.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] Reference Figures 1-2This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment, but differs in that a vacuum generator 9 is installed at the left end of the thermal evaporation chamber 15. A evaporation top cover 13 and an evaporation inner cover 16 are provided on the top of the thermal evaporation chamber 15. Sealing strips are provided on the four edges of the evaporation top cover 13. The evaporation inner cover 16 has a three-way hook design, and its upper surface is wedge-shaped. The evaporation inner cover 16 is recessed 1-3 cm below the horizontal plane of the evaporation top cover 13. Simultaneously, the tops of both sides of the evaporation inner cover 16 are flush with the inner edge of the evaporation top cover 13. The three-way hook surfaces of the evaporation inner cover 16 are flush with... The vertical plane is inclined at 10°-15°. The inner wall of its three-way hanging ear is connected to the inner wall of the hot evaporation chamber with a wedge-shaped transition fit. The switch of the evaporation top cover 13 is an internal snap-on mechanical switch, and a circular mesh is installed at the center of the evaporation top cover 13. The evaporation top cover 13 and the evaporation inner cover 16 are fixed by a one-way end hinge. A gas filter structure 10 is provided on the lower side of the evaporation top cover 13. The gas filter structure 10 consists of a telescopic tube 11, a gas filter 12, an infrared sensor, a relay interlock, a built-in motor, a drive shaft, and rectangular blades. The telescopic tube 11 is installed in the middle of the lower end of the evaporation top cover 13, and the telescopic tube 11 extends... A gas filter 12 is installed at the lower end of the shrink tube 11, penetrating the vapor deposition top cover 13. An infrared sensor and relay interlock are installed inside the gas filter 12. A rectangular groove is formed in the middle of the lower end of the gas filter 12, and a drive shaft is installed inside the rectangular groove. Rectangular blades are installed on the drive shaft. A built-in motor is installed inside the gas filter 12, and the output end of the built-in motor is connected to the drive shaft. Two laser infrared scanners 17 are installed on the inner wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber 15, arranged circumferentially and staggered vertically on the inner wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber 15. The principle and usage of this gas filter 12 are the same as those of the existing technology, and will not be repeated here. The device uses the gas filter 12 to ensure the airtightness of the vapor deposition chamber 15. After the vapor deposition begins, when a certain amount of gas is vaporized from metal, the flow sensor in the gas filter 12 senses it and transmits a signal to the control unit 26. The control unit 26 instructs the drive shaft of the gas filter 12 to move downward first, so that the rectangular blades of the gas filter 12 reach the designated position. The rectangular blades start to rotate and drive the vapor deposition airflow to surround the model, ensuring the uniformity of the vapor deposition of the model.

[0030] Example 3

[0031] Reference Figures 2-4This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment, but differs in that the model fixing structure 18 includes a telescopic rod 1801, a platform 1802, an electromagnet 1803, a base 1804, and a replacement groove 1805. Several telescopic rods 1801 are circumferentially installed on the inner wall of the hot-dip evaporation chamber 15, and there are three sets of telescopic rods 1801. The other end of each telescopic rod 1801 is connected to the base 1804. A model cover is provided on the upper end of the base 1804, and the model cover is a hemispherical telescopic door. A platform 1802 is provided in the middle of the upper end of the base 1804. The size of the model placed on the platform 1802 and the model cover can be controlled within the range of 10*10*10cm³, and the specific size can be modified according to the actual situation. An electromagnet 1803 is provided in the middle of the upper end of the platform 1802, and the upper end of the platform 1802... Replacement grooves 1805 are provided on both the left and right sides to facilitate replacement. When the model is placed on the platform 1802, the electromagnet 1803 starts to work, adsorbing the platform 1802 onto the base 1804 to ensure the model is deposited stably. Then, the model cover is installed on the base 1804 and opened and closed electrically. The model cover material is slightly elastic. When the first vapor deposition of the model is completed, the feed chamber door 2003 needs to be opened for secondary filling. Before opening the feed chamber door 2003, the model cover pillow model needs to be opened to put the model in a sealed space. When the bottom of the tray makes stable contact with the platform 1802, the electromagnet 1803 of the model fixing structure 18 is turned on, adsorbing the platform 1802 tightly into the replacement groove 1805. At this time, the relay interlock of the gas filter 12 is also in the closed state.

[0032] The lower end of the thermal evaporation chamber 15 is equipped with an evaporation device 22, and the upper middle part of the evaporation device 22 is equipped with an explosion-proof heater 23. The upper end of the explosion-proof heater 23 is equipped with a metal reaction vessel 19. A grooved connecting rod 21 is welded to the right side wall of the metal reaction vessel 19. The grooved connecting rod 21 is inclined, with the inner side lower than the outer side, so that the material can directly reach the metal reaction vessel 19. Sliding rods 2101 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the grooved connecting rod 21, and the inclination angle of the sliding rods 2101 is the same as that of the grooved connecting rod 21. Several round rods 2102 are provided between the sliding rods 2101 and the grooved connecting rod 21. A pressing and bouncing device 2103 is provided on the right end of the sliding rod 2101, and the left end of the grooved connecting rod 21 extends into the interior of the metal reaction vessel 19. The internal space of the evaporation unit 14 is separated by the base of the evaporation device 22. The thermal evaporation chamber 15 is the space for model evaporation and model metal deposition.

[0033] The feeding structure 20 includes a slide rail 2001, a pulley 2002, a feeding chamber door 2003, a feeding window 2004, and a handle 2005. A feeding trough is provided on the lower right side of the hot-dip evaporation chamber 15. Two slide rails 2001 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the feeding trough. Pulleys 2002 are slidably connected inside each of the two slide rails 2001. A feeding chamber door 2003 is located between the two pulleys 2002. A feeding window 2004 is hinged inside the feeding chamber door 2003, and a handle 2005 is provided on the right end of the feeding window 2004 to facilitate the opening of the feeding window 2004 for material feeding. A control unit 26 is installed inside the control room 24, and a first backup battery 25 is installed on the side wall of the control unit 26. A second sensor door 8 and a vacuum generator are also present. The generator 9, gas filter 12, vapor deposition equipment 22, feed door 2003, and control unit 26 are all integrated into the control panel 2 via wires and connected to an external power supply. While the transfer robotic arm 5 transfers the model, metal feeding also occurs simultaneously. Depending on the size of the metal, the system selects whether to activate the feed door 2003 or open the feed window 2004. In this example, since the vapor-deposited metals are gold and titanium, both granular, only the feed window 2004 needs to be opened. The controller issues a command, and the feed window 2004 opens. First, the first layer of plating metal, titanium, is placed in. The titanium granules slowly roll along the grooved connecting rod 21 into the metal reaction vessel 19. After feeding is complete, the laser infrared sensor 17 on the inner wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber 15 begins scanning and monitoring the grooved connecting rod 21. After scanning to check for any missing gold particles, the feed door 2003 and feed window 2004 are closed. The controller program then checks again whether all doors, sensor doors, and power-off interlocks are closed. After all checks are completed, the vacuum generator 9 is turned on, and the thermal evaporation chamber 15 is transformed into a vacuum environment. The explosion-proof heater 23 receives the heating command signal and begins to work. When the specified temperature is reached, the explosion-proof heater 23 switches to constant temperature mode. Constant temperature mode means maintaining a constant set temperature. The metal target material is heated and evaporated, and a large number of metal atoms vaporize and escape from the surface of the target material. The vapor flow reaches the surface of the model substrate, adsorbs, aggregates, nucleates, and grows to form a solid thin layer. By controlling the evaporation rate and evaporation time, the thickness of the deposited metal can be controlled. To measure the deposition thickness, at the start of metal target evaporation, laser infrared scanners 17, arranged circumferentially in a crisscross pattern on the inner wall of the thermal evaporation chamber 15, begin to comprehensively monitor the metal thickness of each scale module on the model surface. The metal coating thickness can be read in real time through the control panel of the control unit 26. In this example, a second evaporation is required. The first evaporation uses thermal evaporation to deposit a 2nm thick titanium layer on the butterfly wing model as an adhesion layer. When the coating reaches the specified thickness, the model cover on the clamping device opens, covering the model in a sealed space. The explosion-proof heater 23 stops working, and then the feed chamber door 2003 is opened. The grooved connecting rod 21 is controlled to automatically eject the metal reaction vessel 19, cleaning the residual titanium in the metal reaction vessel 19. Gold is then added to the metal reaction vessel 19.The grooved connecting rod device 21 slides back to its original position, closing the feed chamber door 2003. Then, the vacuum generator 9 is turned on. Once the thermal evaporation chamber 15 becomes a vacuum environment, the evaporation equipment 22 restarts and continues to deposit gold of a specific thickness to obtain the desired sample. At this point, the evaporation process ends, and the gas filter 12 begins filtration. During the evaporation process, the metal deposition rate is set to 0.5 nm•s. -1 By controlling the metal deposition time, the coating thickness can be adjusted relatively easily.

Claims

1. An integrated fabrication device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials, characterized in that: The unit includes a printing unit (1), a gas filtration structure (10), a vapor deposition unit (14), a control unit (26), and a drive unit (28). The printing unit (1) is a square box-shaped structure. A partition is provided inside the printing unit (1), which divides the printing unit (1) into two sections. A printing chamber (3) is provided on the upper side of the partition, and a drive chamber (31) is provided on the lower side of the partition. A joint surface (7) is provided on the right end of the printing unit (1). The printing unit (1) passes through the joint surface (7). An interference-fit evaporation unit (14) is connected to the evaporation unit (14), which consists of a hot evaporation chamber (15) and a control chamber (24). The hot evaporation chamber (15) is located above the control chamber (24). The inner wall of the hot evaporation chamber (15) and the surface of each unit inside are coated with a heat insulation layer. A second sensor door (8) is installed on the left side wall of the hot evaporation chamber (15). A model fixing structure (18) is set inside the hot evaporation chamber (15). A feeding structure (20) is set on the lower right side of the hot evaporation chamber (15). The printing chamber (3) is equipped with a control panel (2) on the left outer wall, a fixed shaft (4) is installed inside the printing chamber (3), a transfer robotic arm (5) is installed on the fixed shaft (4), a first sensor door (6) is installed on the right side wall of the printing chamber (3), suction cups are installed at both ends of the fixed shaft (4), the fixed shaft (4) is placed inside the printing chamber (3) through the suction cups, the transfer robotic arm (5) is composed of a hydraulic telescopic shaft and a robotic arm, and the robotic arm of the transfer robotic arm (5) is composed of a ring clamp and a separable scissor tray; The drive chamber (31) consists of a second backup battery (27), a drive unit (28), an external power cord (29), and a connection interface (30). The drive chamber (31) has an installation slot at the bottom. The drive unit (28) is installed inside the installation slot. The drive unit consists of an external power supply, a motor, a frequency converter, a controller, and a wired control board. The drive unit (28) is connected to the external power cord (29) on the left side. The connection interface (30) includes an external power slot and a wired control interface. The controller is connected to the drive unit (28) through the external power socket. The printing chamber (3), the transfer robotic arm (5), and the first sensor door (6) are all integrated into the control panel (2) through the wired control board and connected to the external power supply via the main switch. A vacuum generator (9) is installed at the left end of the hot evaporation chamber (15). A top cover (13) and an inner cover (16) are provided on the top of the hot evaporation chamber (15). Sealing strips are provided on the four edges of the top cover (13). The inner cover (16) is a three-way hook-type design, and the upper surface of the inner cover (16) is wedge-shaped. The inner cover (16) is recessed 1-3cm from the horizontal plane of the top cover (13). At the same time, the inner cover (16) is... 6) The top of both sides is flush with the inner edge of the vapor deposition top cover (13). The three-way lug surface of the vapor deposition inner cover (16) is inclined at 10°-15° to the vertical plane. The inner wall of the three-way lug is connected to the inner wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber by a wedge transition fit. The switch of the vapor deposition top cover (13) is an internal snap-on mechanical switch. A circular mesh is installed at the center of the vapor deposition top cover (13). The vapor deposition top cover (13) and the vapor deposition inner cover (16) are fixed by a one-way end hinge. The lower side of the vapor deposition top cover (13) is provided with The gas filtration structure (10) consists of a telescopic tube (11), a gas filter (12), an infrared sensor, a relay interlock, a built-in motor, a drive shaft, and rectangular blades. The telescopic tube (11) is installed in the middle of the lower end of the vapor deposition top cover (13), and the lower end of the telescopic tube (11) passes through the vapor deposition top cover (13) to set the gas filter (12). The gas filter (12) is equipped with an infrared sensor and a relay interlock. The gas filter (12) is provided with a rectangular groove in the middle of the lower end, and the drive shaft is installed inside the rectangular groove. The drive shaft is provided with rectangular blades. The gas filter (12) is equipped with a built-in motor, and the output end of the built-in motor is connected to the drive shaft. Two laser infrared scanners (17) are installed on the inner wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber (15), and the two laser infrared scanners (17) are arranged in a circumferential direction and staggered on the inner wall of the hot vapor deposition chamber (15). The feeding structure (20) includes a slide rail (2001), a pulley (2002), a feeding door (2003), a feeding window (2004), and a handle (2005). The lower right side of the hot evaporation chamber (15) is provided with a feeding trough. Two slide rails (2001) are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the feeding trough. The two slide rails (2001) are slidably connected to the pulleys (2002) inside. The feeding door (2003) is arranged between the two pulleys (2002). The feeding door (2003) is hinged to the feeding window (2004) inside the feeding door (2003) and a handle (2005) is provided at the right end of the feeding window (2004). The control room (24) is equipped with a control unit (26), and a first backup battery (25) is installed on the side wall of the control unit (26). The second sensor door (8), vacuum generator (9), gas filter (12), vapor deposition equipment (22), feed chamber door (2003) and control unit (26) are all integrated into the control panel (2) and connected to an external power supply via wires. The first sensor door (6) and the second sensor door (8) are both composed of a door rail, an infrared sensor, a position sensor, a data collector and a sensor door. The door rail is embedded in the side wall of the box by a set screw. A pulley slot is fixedly installed at the top of the door rail. The first sensor door (6) and the second sensor door (8) are connected to the pulley slot by an S-shaped clip with a pulley seat and a pulley. Both sides of the first sensor door (6) and the second sensor door (8) are embedded slots, and sealing strips are installed inside the embedded slots.

2. The integrated fabrication device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The model fixing structure (18) includes a telescopic rod (1801), a platform (1802), an electromagnet (1803), a base (1804), and a replacement groove (1805). Several telescopic rods (1801) are installed circumferentially on the inner side wall of the hot evaporation chamber (15), and there are three sets of telescopic rods (1801). The other end of the telescopic rod (1801) is connected to the base (1804). A model cover is provided on the upper end of the base (1804), and the model cover is a hemispherical telescopic switch-type hatch. A platform (1802) is provided in the middle of the upper end of the base (1804). An electromagnet (1803) is provided in the middle of the upper end of the platform (1802), and replacement grooves (1805) are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper end of the platform (1802).

3. The integrated fabrication device for three-dimensional biomimetic optical functional materials as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the thermal evaporation chamber (15) is provided with an evaporation device (22), the middle of the upper end of the evaporation device (22) is provided with an explosion-proof heater (23), the upper end of the explosion-proof heater (23) is provided with a metal reaction vessel (19), a grooved connecting rod (21) is welded on the right side wall of the metal reaction vessel (19), and the grooved connecting rod (21) is inclined. Slide rods (2101) are provided on both the front and rear sides of the grooved connecting rod (21), and the inclination angle of the slide rods (2101) and the grooved connecting rod (21) is the same. Several round rods (2102) are provided between the slide rods (2101) and the grooved connecting rod (21). A pressing and bouncing device (2103) is provided on the right end of the slide rod (2101), and the left end of the grooved connecting rod (21) penetrates into the interior of the metal reaction vessel (19).

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