Photocuring material box, photocuring molding device, box assembly and frame assembly

By designing a detachable light-transmitting film setting and fastener combination, the complex problem of light-transmitting film replacement in the photocuring molding device is solved, and the replacement process is simplified and efficiency is improved.

CN119078191BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16SHINING 3D TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411570799.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-06

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Technical Problem

The replacement process of the light-transmissive film in the existing photocuring molding device is complicated, resulting in low replacement efficiency.

Method used

A light-curing material box is designed, and its light-transmissive film is detachably arranged at the bottom of the box body, and a simple replacement of the light-transmissive film is achieved through the combination of the frame body and the fastener.

Benefits of technology

The replacement process of light-transmitting film is simplified, the replacement efficiency is improved, and the accessories and labor costs are reduced.

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Abstract

The present application provides a photocurable material box, a photocurable molding device, a box body assembly and a frame body assembly, wherein the photocurable material box includes a box body and a light-transmitting film, the bottom of the box body is provided with a first opening, and the light-transmitting film is detachably provided at the bottom of the box body and encapsulates the first opening. The photocurable material box provided by the present application facilitates the replacement of the light-transmitting film, simplifies the replacement process, and effectively improves the replacement efficiency of the light-transmitting film.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of photocuring molding, and more specifically, relates to a photocuring material box, a photocuring molding device, a box body assembly and a frame body assembly. Background Art

[0002] Stereolithography is commonly used in 3D printing. It uses ultraviolet light or other visible light sources to irradiate liquid photosensitive resin, causing it to solidify into the desired shape in a short time. By repeating this curing process, the final three-dimensional solid model is constructed layer by layer.

[0003] In the photocuring molding device, the photosensitive resin is stored in a photocuring material box. A light-transmitting film that can transmit curing light is arranged at the bottom of the material box, so that the photosensitive resin in the material box is cured according to a predetermined shape. The light-transmitting film of the material box needs to be replaced after a certain period of use, and the replacement of the light-transmitting film is currently complicated. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a photocuring material box, a photocuring molding device, a box body assembly and a frame body assembly to solve the technical problem of complex replacement of light-transmitting films existing in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted in the present application is: to provide a light-curing material box, the light-curing material box comprising:

[0006] The box body has a bottom of the box body, and the bottom of the box body is provided with a first opening;

[0007] The light-transmitting film is detachably disposed on the bottom of the box body and seals the first opening.

[0008] Optionally, the photocurable material box further includes a frame having a second opening, the frame being detachably connected to the bottom of the box, and the first opening and the second opening at least partially overlap, and the light-transmitting film is positioned at the bottom of the box through the frame.

[0009] Optionally, the light-transmitting film is located between the frame and the bottom of the box body, and the light-transmitting film is pressed onto the bottom of the box body through the frame.

[0010] Optionally, the photocuring material box also includes a fastening piece, which is connected to one of the box body and the frame, and the other of the box body and the frame has a fastening portion, and the fastening piece is fastened with the fastening portion so that the frame presses the light-transmitting film to the bottom of the box body.

[0011] Optionally, the buckle comprises a buckle handle and a buckle, the buckle has a buckle end, the buckle portion is located on the box body, and the buckle portion has a buckle surface facing away from the frame body;

[0012] One end of the buckle handle is hinged to the frame through a first hinge shaft, and the other end of the buckle handle extends to the side of the buckle part away from the frame and is hinged to the buckle through a second hinge shaft, so that the buckle end can rotate and buckle on the buckle surface.

[0013] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​surface has a first contact position and a second contact position in sequence along the snap-fit ​​rotation direction of the snap-fit ​​end, the first contact position is the position on the snap-fit ​​surface closest to the second hinge shaft, and the distance between the first contact position and the axis of the second hinge shaft is smaller than the distance from the snap-fit ​​end to the axis of the second hinge shaft, and the photocuring material box includes a limiting structure for limiting the rotation of the snap-fit ​​end along the snap-fit ​​rotation direction, and the limiting structure is configured to limit the snap-fit ​​end to the second contact position.

[0014] Optionally, the buckling rotation direction of the buckling end is the direction from the buckling surface to the buckle handle, the limiting structure is a blocking member arranged on the side of the buckling surface close to the buckle handle, and the buckling end is located at the second contact position and abuts against the blocking member.

[0015] Optionally, the buckle has a handle portion, the handle portion is connected to the buckle end, and the second hinge is located between the handle portion and the buckle end, the box body is provided with a accommodating space corresponding to the handle portion, and the handle portion is located in the accommodating space.

[0016] Optionally, a third opening is provided at a position of the buckle handle corresponding to the buckle portion and the buckle end to expose the buckle portion and the buckle end.

[0017] Optionally, a first rebound mechanism is provided between the frame and the buckle handle for rotating the buckle handle in a first direction, the first direction being the opposite direction of the buckling rotation direction of the buckle handle; and / or,

[0018] A second rebound mechanism is provided between the buckle handle and the buckle for rotating the buckle in a second direction, and the second direction is the opposite direction of the buckle's fastening rotation direction.

[0019] Optionally, a pressing tongue is provided on one side of the frame body, a pressing strip is provided on the first opening edge of the box body, the pressing tongue is inserted between the pressing strip and the box body, and a buckle is provided on at least the opposite side of the pressing tongue on the frame body; or,

[0020] One side of the frame is hinged to the box body through a third hinge shaft, and a buckle is arranged on at least the opposite side of the third hinge shaft on the frame body.

[0021] Optionally, a positioning column is provided on a side of the frame body facing the light-transmitting film, and a barb structure is provided on the positioning column.

[0022] Optionally, a convex structure is arranged around the first opening on the upper edge of the box body, and the frame body is arranged on a side of the convex structure away from the first opening, so that the light-transmitting film forms a step structure;

[0023] A sealing structure is arranged between the box body and the light-transmitting film. The sealing structure is located at a side of the protruding structure away from the first opening, and the sealing structure is located between the box body and the frame body.

[0024] The present application also provides a photocuring molding device, which includes the above-mentioned photocuring material box.

[0025] Optionally, the light-curing forming device further includes:

[0026] A base, on which the light-curing material box is arranged;

[0027] A light source assembly, wherein the light source assembly emits light toward the light-transmitting film of the light-curing material box;

[0028] A support member is arranged on one side of the base;

[0029] A forming platform is arranged on the support member;

[0030] The side where the tongue of the light-curing material box is located and the support member are located on the same side of the base, or the side where the third hinge shaft of the light-curing material box is located and the support member are located on the same side of the base.

[0031] The present application also provides a box assembly for a photocuring molding device, the box assembly comprising:

[0032] A box body, wherein a first opening is arranged at the bottom of the box body;

[0033] A pressure strip, arranged on the box body and located at the edge of the first opening;

[0034] The buckling part and / or the fastening member, the buckling part is arranged on the box body and at least arranged on the opposite side of the pressure strip; the fastening member is arranged on the box body and at least arranged on the opposite side of the pressure strip, the fastening member includes a buckle handle and a buckle, one end of the buckle handle is hinged to the box body through a first hinge shaft, and the other end of the buckle handle is hinged to the buckle through a second hinge shaft.

[0035] The present application also provides a frame assembly for a photocuring forming device, the frame assembly comprising:

[0036] A frame having a second opening;

[0037] A tongue depressor is arranged on one side of the frame;

[0038] The fastening member and / or the fastening portion, the fastening member is arranged on the frame and at least arranged on the opposite side of the depressing tongue, the fastening member includes a buckle handle and a buckle, one end of the buckle handle is hinged to the frame through a first hinge shaft, and the other end of the buckle handle is hinged to the buckle through a second hinge shaft; the fastening portion is arranged on the frame and at least arranged on the opposite side of the depressing tongue.

[0039] The beneficial effects of the photocuring material box and the photocuring molding device provided by the present application are: compared with the prior art, the light-transmitting film in the photocuring material box in the embodiment of the present application can be detachably arranged at the bottom of the box body to encapsulate the first opening at the bottom of the box body, which is convenient for replacing the light-transmitting film, can simplify the replacement process, and effectively improve the replacement efficiency of the light-transmitting film. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a light-curing material box in an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a box body in an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a frame body in an embodiment of the present application from one viewing angle;

[0044] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another viewing angle of the frame in the embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of installing a light-transmitting film on a frame in an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the frame in the embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the principle of a buckling method in an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the principle of another buckling method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Fig. 9 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a fastening member in an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Fig.10 Schematic diagram of a photocuring device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Figure numerals: photocuring material box 100, box body 1, first opening 11, buckle part 12, buckle surface 121, first contact position 1211, second contact position 1212, pressure strip 13, blocking member 14, protruding structure 15, frame body 2, second opening 21, pressing tongue 22, positioning column 23, buckle part 3, buckle handle 31, buckle 32, buckle end 321, handle part 322, first hinge shaft 33, second hinge shaft 34, light-transmitting film 4, sealing structure 5, base 200, light source assembly 300, support member 400, molding platform 500. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0053] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0054] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0055] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0056] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 Now, the light-curing material box provided in the embodiment of the present application is described. The light-curing material box includes:

[0057] A box body 1, wherein a first opening 11 is provided at the bottom of the box body 1;

[0058] The light-transmitting film 4 is detachably disposed on the bottom of the box body 1 and seals the first opening 11 .

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, the box body 1 is used to store photosensitive resin, which is the basis of photocuring. When the photosensitive resin is exposed to a specific light source such as ultraviolet light or laser, a curing reaction will occur, thereby stacking layer by layer to form a solid object. A first opening 11 is provided at the bottom of the box body 1. Figure 6 As shown, the light-transmitting film 4 is encapsulated in the first opening 11. The light-transmitting film 4 can support the photosensitive resin and transmit light. The light used for curing passes through the light-transmitting film 4 and irradiates the photosensitive resin in the box body 1, and the photosensitive resin realizes light-curing molding. The light-transmitting film 4 usually adopts a release film, which is made of polyester material, polyimide material, fluoroplastic material and other materials. The release film not only plays the role of supporting material and transmitting light, but also has anti-stickiness and easy peeling properties. It can prevent the photosensitive resin from adhering during light-curing molding and help to easily peel off the supporting structure or molded part after the curing molding is completed. The light-transmitting film 4 can be provided with one layer or two layers or more layers. For example, a scattering film is provided on the basis of the release film to scatter the light, and the photosensitive resin realizes light-curing transparent molding. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting film 4 is detachably arranged at the bottom of the box body 1. When replacing the light-transmitting film, it is only necessary to remove the light-transmitting film and replace it with a new light-transmitting film, thereby simplifying the replacement process and effectively improving the replacement efficiency of the light-transmitting film.

[0060] See also Figures 3 to 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the photocuring material box also includes a frame 2, the frame 2 has a second opening 21, the frame 2 is detachably connected to the bottom of the box body 1, and the first opening 11 and the second opening 21 at least partially overlap, and the light-transmitting film 4 is positioned at the bottom of the box body 1 through the frame 2.

[0061] like Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, the frame 2 in this embodiment is mainly used to detachably install the light-transmitting film 4 to the box body 1. The frame 2 has a second opening 21. The second opening 21 and the first opening 11 at least partially overlap, so that light can pass through the light-transmitting film 4 into the box body 1. The frame 2 can be an integral structure or composed of multiple frames. Since it is difficult to directly install the light-transmitting film 4 on the box body 1, the light-transmitting film 4 in this embodiment is positioned at the bottom of the box body 1 through the frame 2, which can make the installation of the light-transmitting film 4 more stable and less prone to problems such as leakage.

[0062] See also Figure 1In some embodiments of the present application, the light-transmitting film 4 is located between the frame 2 and the bottom of the box body 1, and the light-transmitting film 4 is pressed onto the bottom of the box body 1 through the frame 2. The traditional light-transmitting film 4 is usually fixed by accessories for fixing the film to form an integral film assembly. When changing the film, the entire film assembly needs to be replaced. In the light-curing material box of this embodiment, the light-transmitting film 4 is located between the frame 2 and the bottom of the box body 1, and is pressed onto the bottom of the box body 1 through the frame 2. It is not only highly stable, but also does not require the replacement of other parts. Only one light-transmitting film 4 is needed, and no film-changing accessories are required, which can save accessory costs, packaging costs, and labor costs.

[0063] See also Figures 3 to 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the photocurable material box further includes a fastening member, the fastening member is connected to one of the box body and the frame body, the other of the box body and the frame body has a fastening portion, and the fastening member and the fastening portion are fastened to enable the frame body to press the light-transmitting film to the bottom of the box body 1. In this embodiment, the frame body 2 and the box body 1 are detachably connected by the fastening member 3 cooperating with the fastening portion 12. The fastening portion 12 and the fastening member 3 can be respectively arranged on the box body 1 and the frame body 2 according to actual conditions, specifically, the fastening member 12 can be arranged on the box body 1, and the fastening member 3 can be arranged on the frame body 2; the fastening member 12 can also be arranged on the frame body 2, and the fastening member 3 can also be arranged on the box body 1; part of the fastening member 3 can also be arranged on the box body 1, and the other part of the fastening member 3 can be arranged on the frame body 2, and correspondingly, part of the fastening member 12 is arranged on the box body 1, and the other part of the fastening member 3 is arranged on the frame body 2. The buckle part 12 can be a part of the box body 1 or the frame body 2, or it can be a separate structural part and installed on the box body 1 or the frame body 2. The latter has a better effect. The buckle part 12 is a separate structural part, which is connected to the box body 1 or the frame body 2 in a detachable connection manner and can be replaced after it is worn.

[0064] The light-curing material box of this embodiment clamps and fixes the light-transmitting film 4 by the frame 2 and the box body 1, and is locked by the buckle 3. When the light-transmitting film 4 needs to be replaced, the buckle 3 is opened, the frame 2 is removed, the old film is removed, and a new film is installed. The frame 2 is reinstalled and the frame 2 and the box body 1 are buckled again by the buckle 3, and the film replacement operation is completed. The entire film replacement operation is very simple, and there is no need to use professional tools to unscrew / install screws.

[0065] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Fig. 9In some embodiments of the present application, the fastening member 3 includes a fastening handle 31 and a buckle 32, the buckle 32 has a fastening end 321, the fastening portion 12 is located on the box body 1, the fastening portion 12 has a fastening surface 121 facing away from the frame body 2, one end of the fastening handle 31 is hinged to the frame body 2 through a first hinge 33, and the other end of the fastening handle 31 extends to a side of the fastening portion 12 facing away from the frame body 2 and is hinged to the buckle 32 through a second hinge 34, so that the fastening end 321 can be rotated and fastened to the fastening surface 121.

[0066] The box body 1 and the frame body 2 are locked by the fastening member 3. The specific structure of the fastening member 3 can be a fixed structure or a reversible structure. The fixed structure uses a fixed protrusion structure 15 to fasten the fastening part 12 to achieve fastening, while the reversible structure uses a reversible part to fasten the fastening part 12 to achieve fastening. Among them, the fixed structure mainly relies on the elastic deformation of the material itself to achieve fastening, and the stability of the fastening is relatively poor. It is not suitable for repeated disassembly and assembly, and repeated disassembly will affect the tightness of the fastening. The simple reversible structure fastening, after the part is flipped, fastens the fastening part 12 from the side, which is still prone to wear.

[0067] In this embodiment, the fastening member 3 includes a fastening handle 31 and a buckle 32. The fastening handle 31 is hinged on the frame 2 through a first hinge shaft 33, and the buckle 32 is hinged on the fastening handle 31. Two hinges are adopted, and the fastening handle 31 extends to the side of the fastening portion 12 away from the frame 2, and is hinged with the buckle 32 at this point, so that the fastening end 321 of the buckle 32 can be rotated from the side of the fastening portion 12 away from the frame 2 and then fastened with the fastening surface 121 of the fastening portion 12. The fastening surface 121 can be a plane or a curved surface, and can be made into a relatively smooth surface to facilitate the movement of the fastening end 321 thereon. In the process of the snap-on end 321 rotating around the second hinge shaft 34 to snap onto the snap-on portion 12, a force can be generated to press the box body 1 and the frame body 2 against each other, thereby improving the stability of clamping the light-transmitting film 4, and there is no need to rely on the elasticity of the material of the snap-on component 3 itself to achieve snap connection, and the snap connection can be maintained tightly after repeated disassembly and assembly, which means that the photocuring material box of this embodiment can replace the film more times and keep the film tightly clamped between the box body 1 and the frame body 2 to achieve sealing, thereby effectively extending the service life of the photocuring material box.

[0068] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8In some embodiments of the present application, the snap-fit ​​surface 121 has a first contact position 1211 and a second contact position 1212 in sequence along the snap-fit ​​rotation direction of the snap-fit ​​end 321; the first contact position 1211 is the position on the snap-fit ​​surface 121 that is closest to the axis of the second hinge shaft 34, and the distance between the first contact position 1211 and the axis of the second hinge shaft 34 is smaller than the distance from the snap-fit ​​end 321 to the axis of the second hinge shaft 34, and the photocuring material box includes a limiting structure for limiting the rotation of the snap-fit ​​end 321 along the snap-fit ​​rotation direction, and the limiting structure is configured to limit the snap-fit ​​end 321 to the second contact position 1212.

[0069] When the fastening member 3 is fastened, if the fastening end 321 rotates insufficiently, a stable fastening cannot be formed. If the fastening end 321 rotates excessively, the fastening may fail. There is a very important position on the fastening surface 121, namely the first contact position 1211. The first contact position 1211 is the position on the fastening surface 121 that is closest to the axis of the second hinge shaft 34. The function of the limiting structure is to limit the fastening end to the second contact position of the fastening surface. The limiting structure can adopt a limiting block that directly contacts the fastening end 321 and blocks it from continuing to rotate, or it can be limited by the contact between the extension of the buckle 32 and the box body 1, or it can be provided between the buckle 32 and the buckle handle 31 to block the relative rotation of the two. The first contact position 1211 and the second contact position 1212 are arranged in sequence along the fastening rotation direction of the fastening end 321, that is, the second contact position 1212 is a position that can only be reached after the fastening end 321 rotates beyond the first contact position 1211 along the fastening rotation direction.

[0070] by Figure 7 For example, Figure 7 The buckling rotation direction of the middle buckle end 321 is clockwise, and the buckle end 321 rotates from the dotted line position to the solid line position, that is, Figure 7 The direction A is the rotation direction of the buckling end 321, and the first contact position 1211 is the position where the vertical line drawn from the center of the second hinge shaft 34 intersects with the buckling surface 121. It should be particularly noted that: Figure 7 and Figure 8In the figure, the box at the first contact position 1211 represents the foot of the vertical line drawn from the center of the second hinge shaft 34 on the buckling surface 121. The second contact position 1212 position limit structure blocks the position of the buckling end 321. After the buckling end 321 contacts the buckling surface 121, it continues to rotate along the A direction. Before the buckling end 321 rotates to the first contact position 1211, because the distance between the first contact position 1211 and the axis of the second hinge shaft 34 is less than the distance from the buckling end 321 to the axis of the second hinge shaft 34, the buckling end 321 will press against the buckling surface 121 and produce a certain degree of elastic deformation, so that the frame 2 and the box body 1 press against each other and compress the light-transmitting film 4. The elastic deformation here can be produced by one or more of the buckle handle 31, the buckle 32, the frame 2, the box body 1 and the sealing structure 5. The frame 2 and the box body 1 are pressed against each other, so that the fastening member 3 is subjected to a force close to the fastening portion 12. Under this force, the reaction force exerted by the fastening surface 121 on the fastening end 321 will force the fastening end 321 to rotate in the opposite direction of direction A. At this time, the fastening is unstable. When the fastening end 321 rotates beyond the first contact position 1211, the reaction force exerted by the fastening surface 121 on the fastening end 321 will force the fastening end 321 to continue in direction A. At this time, the fastening will not automatically disengage. Due to the limiting structure, the fastening end 321 can rotate to the second contact position 1212 at most and will not rotate forward any more. Therefore, the fastening end 321 can be pressed against the second contact position 1212 to maintain the fastening effect. Therefore, the existence of the limiting structure can prevent the fastening end 321 from rotating excessively and causing the fastening to fail.

[0071] In such Figure 8 In the embodiment shown, the buckle end 321 rotates from the dotted line position to the solid line position along the B direction, which is opposite to the A direction and is the direction in which the buckle end 321 moves away from the buckle handle 31. In this embodiment, the first contact position 1211 is also the position where the vertical line drawn from the center of the second hinge shaft 34 intersects with the buckle surface 121, which is the position on the buckle surface 121 that is closest to the axis of the second hinge shaft 34, while the second contact position 1212 is on the side of the buckle surface 121 away from the buckle handle 31. Similarly, when the buckle end 321 rotates to the second contact position 1212, it has exceeded the first contact position 1211, and the limiting structure allows the buckle end 321 to rotate to the second contact position 1212 at most, and will not rotate forward any further. Therefore, in this embodiment, the buckle effect of the buckle end 321 can also be maintained to prevent the buckle end 321 from rotating excessively and causing buckle failure.

[0072] See also Fig. 9 In some embodiments of the present application, the buckling rotation direction of the buckling end 321 is the direction in which the buckling end 321 moves from the buckling surface to the buckling handle 31, the limiting structure is a blocking member 14 disposed on the side of the buckling surface 121 close to the buckling handle 31, and the buckling end 321 is located at the second contact position 1212 and abuts against the blocking member. Figure 7 He Ru Figure 8 In the two embodiments shown, the buckling rotation direction of the buckling end 321 is direction A and direction B, respectively, wherein direction A is the direction close to the buckling handle 31, and direction B is the direction away from the buckling handle 31. In this embodiment, the buckling rotation direction of the buckling end 321 is the direction that makes the buckling end 321 approach the buckling handle 31 from the buckling surface, that is, direction A, which can make the buckling end 321 closer to the buckling handle 31 in the buckled state compared to direction B, and can generate a tendency to make the buckling handle 31 and the box body 1 approach each other when buckled, thereby effectively improving the contact tightness between the buckling member 3 and the box body 1 and improving the stability of the buckling.

[0073] Since the buckling rotation direction of the buckling end 321 is direction A, a corresponding limiting structure is also required. The limiting structure in this embodiment is a blocking member 14 disposed on the side of the buckling surface 121 close to the buckling handle 31. The blocking member 14 can be integrally formed with the buckling portion 12, or can be made separately and then installed on the buckling portion 12. This blocking member 14 has a simple structure and is easy to process. It directly contacts and blocks the buckling end 321, and has high reliability. In the buckled state, the buckling end 321 is located on the second contact position 1212 and abuts against the blocking member. At this time, the buckling end 321 will not move relatively due to the extrusion of the buckling end 321 and the buckling surface 121, and the stability is also higher.

[0074] See also Fig. 9 In some embodiments of the present application, the buckle 32 has a handle portion 322, the handle portion 322 is connected to the buckle end 321, and the second hinge shaft 34 is located between the handle portion 322 and the buckle end 321. The box body 1 has a storage space corresponding to the handle portion 322, and the handle portion 322 is located in the storage space. It is difficult to directly pull the buckle end 321 to rotate. In this embodiment, the buckle 32 has a handle portion 322 connected to the connection portion, and the buckle end 321 can be rotated by pulling the handle portion 322. Whether it is to rotate the buckle end 321 to buckle or to rotate to release the buckle, the operation is relatively convenient.

[0075] When the snap-on end 321 is snapped and rotated along direction A, since the second hinge shaft 34 is located between the handle portion 322 and the snap-on end 321, the handle portion 322 will rotate along the direction close to the box body 1. The box body 1 is provided with a accommodating space corresponding to the handle portion 322, so that the handle portion 322 can be rotated into the accommodating space. When the buckle 32 is snapped on, the handle portion 322 can be prevented from being collided with by the outside world and affecting the stability of the snap-on, and the appearance of the entire photocuring material box can be more regular.

[0076] The locking and unlocking operations of the fastening parts of the light-curing material box in this embodiment are very convenient. When fastening, it is only necessary to flip the handle part 322 and press it into the accommodating space, and when unlocking, it is only necessary to pull the handle part 322 outward to achieve unlocking.

[0077] See also Figure 4 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments of the present application, a third opening is provided at the position of the buckle handle 31 corresponding to the buckle portion 12 and the buckle end 321 to expose the buckle portion 12 and the buckle end 321. Since the buckle handle 31 extends from the side of the buckle portion 12 away from the frame 2, under normal circumstances, the buckle handle 31 will cover the buckle portion 12 and the buckle end 321, making it difficult for the user to observe whether the buckle end 321 is rotated into place. Therefore, in this embodiment, a third opening is provided at the position of the buckle handle 31 corresponding to the buckle portion 12 and the buckle end 321, so that the buckle portion 12 and the buckle end 321 are exposed from the third opening. During the process of buckling and releasing, the user can directly observe the contact state of the buckle end 321 and the buckle portion 12 from the outside, thereby making it easier to judge whether the operation is in place.

[0078] See also Fig. 9 In some embodiments of the present application, a first rebound mechanism is provided between the frame 2 and the buckle handle 31 for rotating the buckle handle 31 in a first direction, and the first direction is the opposite direction of the buckle rotation direction of the buckle handle 31. In the buckle locked state, the first rebound mechanism will not work. After the buckle is released, the first rebound mechanism can make the frame 2 and the buckle handle 31 rotate relative to each other in the opposite direction of the buckle direction, thereby reducing manual operations and preventing the buckle handle 31 from returning to the buckle position and affecting the disassembly of the frame 2.

[0079] Similarly, in some embodiments of the present application, a second rebound mechanism is provided between the buckle handle 31 and the buckle 32 for rotating the buckle 32 in a second direction, and the second direction is the opposite direction of the buckle rotation direction of the buckle 32. In the buckle locked state, the second rebound mechanism will not work. After the buckle is released, the second rebound mechanism can rotate the buckle handle 31 and the buckle 32 relative to each other in the opposite direction of the buckle direction, thereby reducing manual operations and preventing the buckle portion from hooking the buckle connection portion 12 and affecting the disassembly of the frame 2.

[0080] The first rebound mechanism and the second rebound mechanism can only use one of the rebound mechanisms to facilitate user operation to a certain extent. Of course, both rebound mechanisms can be provided. The first rebound mechanism and the second rebound mechanism can specifically use elastic structures such as torsion springs or spring sheets.

[0081] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6In some embodiments of the present application, a tongue-pressing device 22 is provided on one side of the frame 2, a strip 13 is provided on the edge of the first opening 11 of the box body 1, the tongue-pressing device 22 is inserted between the strip 13 and the box body 1, and a fastener 3 is provided on at least the opposite side of the tongue-pressing device 22 on the frame 2. If the fasteners 3 are provided on all sides of the frame 2 to fasten it with the box body 1, the frame 2 and the box body 1 are not easy to locate, which requires more time to adjust the fastening position, and also makes the number of fasteners 3 large, the structure is complicated, and it is not conducive to operation. Therefore, in this embodiment, a tongue-pressing device 22 is provided on one side of the frame 2, and a strip 13 is provided on the edge of the first opening 11 of the box body 1. When installing the frame 2, the tongue-pressing device 22 can be first inserted between the strip 13 and the box body 1, and then the fasteners 3 at other positions are fastened, thereby reducing the time for adjusting the fastening position, reducing the number of fasteners 3, and making the operation more convenient. As for the arrangement of the fasteners 3, it is determined according to the needs. At least a fastener 3 is arranged on the opposite side of the pressing tongue 22 to fix the frame 2. Fasteners 3 can also be arranged on the remaining sides to ensure the stability of the frame 2 and the box body 1 supporting the transparent film 4.

[0082] In other embodiments of the present application, one side of the frame 2 is hinged to the box body 1 through a third hinge, and a buckle 3 is provided on at least the opposite side of the third hinge on the frame 2. In this embodiment, the cooperation between the pressing tongue 22 and the pressure strip 13 is directly changed to one side of the frame 2 being hinged to the box body 1 through the third hinge, which can also achieve the effect of reducing the number of buckles 3 and improving the convenience of operation.

[0083] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, a positioning post 23 is provided on the side of the frame 2 facing the light-transmitting film 4, and a barb structure is provided on the positioning post 23. Because the light-transmitting film 4 is directly clamped between the frame 2 and the box body 1 in this embodiment, the position of the light-transmitting film 4 is prone to slip during the installation process, so a positioning post 23 is provided on the side of the frame 2 facing the light-transmitting film 4, and a barb structure is provided on the positioning post 23. The light-transmitting film 4 is positioned by the positioning post 23 with a barb structure, so that the light-transmitting film 4 can be prevented from slipping and falling out.

[0084] See also Figure 2 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments of the present application, a protruding structure 15 is provided around the first opening 11 on the box body 1, and the frame body 2 is provided on the side of the protruding structure 15 away from the first opening 11, so that the light-transmitting film 4 forms a step structure; a sealing structure 5 is provided between the box body 1 and the light-transmitting film 4, the sealing structure 5 is located on the side of the protruding structure 15 away from the first opening 11, and the sealing structure 5 is located between the box body 1 and the frame body 2.

[0085] In this embodiment, a protruding structure 15 is provided around the first opening 11 on the upper edge of the box body 1, and the frame body 2 is provided on the side of the protruding structure 15 away from the first opening 11, that is, the frame body 2 can be regarded as being sleeved on the outer wall of the protruding structure 15. When the light-transmitting film 4 is installed between the box body 1 and the frame body 2 and the box body 1 and the frame body 2 are pressed against each other, the light-transmitting film 4 forms a step structure under the action of the protruding structure 15, thereby tightening the light-transmitting film 4, making the light-transmitting film 4 more uniform in light transmission, especially when the frame body 2 structure is provided with a positioning column 23, the effect of tightening the light-transmitting film 4 is better.

[0086] In order to prevent the resin contained in the material box from leaking, a sealing structure 5 can be provided between the box body 1 and the light-transmitting film 4 for sealing. In this embodiment, the sealing structure 5 is provided on the side of the protruding structure 15 away from the first opening 11, which is the position where the interaction force between the box body 1, the light-transmitting film 4 and the frame body 2 is the largest, which can improve the sealing performance. The sealing structure 5 can be in the form of a sealing ring, a sealing strip, etc. Fig. 9 In the embodiment shown, a sealing groove is provided on the box body 1, and the sealing ring is installed in the sealing groove. This ensures the thickness of the sealing ring without affecting the full contact between the light-transmitting film 4 and the surface of the box body 1, and facilitates the installation of the sealing ring.

[0087] The photocurable material box in the embodiment of the present application is mainly used in the photocurable molding device. Therefore, the present application also provides a photocurable molding device, which includes the photocurable material box in the above-mentioned embodiments. The most important photocurable molding device at present is the photocurable 3D printer, which uses the principle of polymerization reaction of photosensitive resin under the irradiation of a specific light source. The resin has fluidity when it is in liquid state. When it is irradiated by a light source, its specific area will quickly solidify into a solid state, thereby stacking layer by layer to form a three-dimensional object. The photocurable 3D printer can achieve high-precision three-dimensional printing and has a wide range of applications in jewelry, dentistry, education, medical treatment, industrial design and other fields. Because the photocurable molding device of this embodiment includes the above-mentioned photocurable material box, the film replacement operation is very simple, and there is no need to use professional tools to unscrew / install screws, and the light-transmitting film 4 can be replaced separately, which can save accessories cost, packaging cost and labor cost.

[0088] See also Figure 1 and Fig.10 In some embodiments of the present application, the photo-curing device further includes:

[0089] A base, on which the light-curing material box is arranged;

[0090] A light source assembly, wherein the light source assembly emits light toward the light-transmitting film of the light-curing material box;

[0091] A support member is arranged on one side of the base;

[0092] A forming platform is arranged on the support member;

[0093] The side where the tongue of the light-curing material box is located and the support member are located on the same side of the base 200 , or the side where the third hinge axis of the light-curing material box is located and the support member are located on the same side of the base 200 .

[0094] like Fig.10 As shown, in the photocuring molding device, the base 200 is the supporting base of the entire device, and the remaining structures can be installed on the base 200, for example, the photocuring material box 100 is installed on the base 200. The light source assembly 300 provides a light source for photocuring for the device, which can be a specific light source such as ultraviolet rays or lasers. The light source assembly 300 directly emits light toward the light-transmitting film of the photocuring material box 100. After the light passes through the light-transmitting film, it irradiates the photosensitive resin in the photocuring material box 100, causing it to undergo a curing reaction. The support member 400 is mainly used to support the molding platform 500, which is usually cylindrical and has the functions of lifting, moving, etc. to realize the lifting and moving of the molding platform 500. The molding platform 500 is an attachment platform for the photocuring product, and the photosensitive resin is cured and molded on it. As the molding process proceeds, the molding platform 500 is lifted or moved as needed to ensure that the cured layers can be accumulated layer by layer to form the final molded object.

[0095] As mentioned above, a depressing tongue 22 is provided on one side of the frame body 2, a pressure strip 13 is provided on the edge of the first opening 11 of the box body 1, the depressing tongue 22 is inserted between the pressure strip 13 and the box body 1, and a fastening member 3 is provided on at least the opposite side of the depressing tongue 22 on the frame body 2. In the present embodiment, the side where the depressing tongue 22 of the photocuring material box 100 is located and the support member 400 are located on the same side of the base 200, and the side where the depressing tongue 22 of the photocuring material box 100 is located is smoother than the side where the fastening member 3 is located, thereby facilitating the positioning and installation of the photocuring material box 100. At the same time, the fastening member 3 is located on the opposite side or adjacent side of the side where the support member 400 is located, so as to facilitate the observation of whether the fastening fails and to operate the fastening member 3. Similarly, if one side of the frame 2 is hinged to the box body 1 through a third hinge, and a snap-fitting part 3 is provided on at least the opposite side of the third hinge on the frame 2, then the side where the third hinge of the photocuring material box 100 is located and the support member 400 are located on the same side of the base 200, and the same effect can be achieved.

[0096] Based on the above-mentioned light-curing material box, the present application also provides a box body assembly for a light-curing molding device, and the box body assembly includes:

[0097] The box body 1 has a first opening 11 at the bottom thereof;

[0098] The pressure strip 13 is arranged on the box body 1 and is located at the edge of the first opening 11;

[0099] The buckling part and / or the fastening member, the buckling part is arranged on the box body and at least arranged on the opposite side of the pressure strip; the fastening member is arranged on the box body and at least arranged on the opposite side of the pressure strip, the fastening member includes a buckle handle and a buckle, one end of the buckle handle is hinged to the box body through a first hinge shaft, and the other end of the buckle handle is hinged to the buckle through a second hinge shaft.

[0100] The box body 1 is used to store photosensitive resin, which is the basis of photocuring. When the photosensitive resin is irradiated by a specific light source such as ultraviolet rays or lasers, a curing reaction will occur, thereby accumulating layer by layer to form a physical object. A first opening 11 is provided at the bottom of the box body, and the first opening 11 can be encapsulated by a light-transmitting film 4. A pressure strip 13 is provided at the edge of the first opening 11 of the box body 1, and the pressure strip 13 can be used for plugging the pressing tongue 22 on the frame body 2. The buckle part 12 and / or the buckle 3 are provided on the box body 1, and the buckle part 12 can be used to buckle with the buckle 3 on the frame body 2, and the buckle 3 can be used to buckle with the buckle part 12 on the frame body 2. Specifically, the box body 1 can be provided with only the buckle part 12; or only the buckle 3; or one or more buckle parts 12 can be provided, and one or more buckle parts 3 can be provided at the same time. In this embodiment, the box body 1 is provided with a pressure strip 13, and at least the opposite side of the pressure strip 13 is provided with a buckle 12 and / or a buckle 3 on the box body 1. Compared with the buckle 12 and / or the buckle 3 being provided on all sides of the box body 1, the time for adjusting the buckle position can be reduced, the number of the buckle 3 can be reduced, and the operation is more convenient. In addition to being provided on the opposite side of the pressure strip 13, the buckle 12 can also be provided on the adjacent side of the pressure strip 13.

[0101] Based on the above-mentioned light-curing material box, the present application also provides a box body assembly for a light-curing molding device, and the frame assembly includes:

[0102] The frame 2 has a second opening 21;

[0103] A tongue pressing member 22 is disposed on one side of the frame 2;

[0104] The fastening member 3 and / or the fastening portion 12, the fastening member 3 is arranged on the frame 2, and at least arranged on the opposite side of the depressing tongue 22; the fastening member 3 includes a fastening handle 31 and a buckle 32, one end of the fastening handle 31 is hinged to the frame 2 through a first hinge shaft 33, and the other end of the fastening handle 31 is hinged to the buckle 32 through a second hinge shaft 34; the fastening portion 12 is arranged on the frame 2, and at least arranged on the opposite side of the depressing tongue 22.

[0105] The frame 2 is mainly used to detachably install the light-transmitting film 4 to the box body 1. The frame 2 has a second opening 21. When the frame 2 is installed on the box body 1, the second opening 21 and the first opening 11 at least partially overlap, so that light can pass through the light-transmitting film 4 into the box body 1. A depressing tongue 22 is provided on one side of the frame 2. The depressing tongue 22 can be inserted into the pressure strip 13 of the box body 1. At least the opposite side of the depressing tongue 22 on the frame 2 is provided with a fastening member 3. In this embodiment, the frame 2 is provided with a depressing tongue 22, and at least the opposite side of the depressing tongue 22 on the frame 2 is provided with a fastening member 3 and / or a fastening portion 12. Specifically, the frame 2 can be provided with only a fastening portion 12; it can also be provided with only a fastening member 3; it can also be provided with one or more fastening portions 12, and one or more fastening members 3 can be provided at the same time. Compared with the fastening members 3 and / or the fastening portions 12 being provided on all sides of the frame 2, the time for adjusting the fastening position can be reduced, the number of fastening members 3 can be reduced, and the operation can be more convenient.

[0106] The fastening member 3 includes a fastening handle 31 and a buckle 32. One end of the fastening handle 31 is hinged to the frame 2 via a first hinge 33, and the other end of the fastening handle 31 is hinged to the buckle 32 via a second hinge 34. A two-way hinge is adopted. The fastening handle 31 can extend to the side of the fastening portion 12 away from the frame 2, where it is hinged to the buckle 32, so that the fastening end 321 of the buckle 32 can be rotated from the side of the fastening portion 12 away from the frame 2 and fastened with the fastening surface 121 of the fastening portion 12. In the process of the snap-on end 321 rotating around the second hinge shaft 34 to snap onto the snap-on portion 12, a force can be generated to press the box body 1 and the frame body 2 against each other, thereby improving the stability of clamping the light-transmitting film 4, and there is no need to rely on the elasticity of the material itself to achieve snap connection, and the snap connection can be maintained tightly after repeated disassembly and assembly, which means that the photocuring material box of this embodiment can replace the film more times and keep the film tightly clamped between the two to achieve sealing, thereby effectively extending the service life of the photocuring material box.

[0107] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A light-curing material box, characterized in that: The light-curing material box comprises: A box body, wherein a first opening is provided at the bottom of the box body; A light-transmitting film is detachably disposed on the bottom of the box body and seals the first opening; The photocurable material box further includes a frame body, which is detachably connected to the bottom of the box body, the frame body has a second opening, the first opening and the second opening at least partially overlap, the light-transmitting film is located between the frame body and the bottom of the box body, and the light-transmitting film is pressed onto the bottom of the box body through the frame body; The photocurable material box further comprises a buckle, the buckle is connected to the frame, the buckle part is located on the box, the buckle is buckled with the buckle part so that the frame presses the light-transmitting film to the bottom of the box; The buckle comprises a buckle handle and a buckle, the buckle has a buckle end, the buckle portion has a buckle surface facing away from the frame, one end of the buckle handle is hinged to the frame via a first hinge, the other end of the buckle handle extends to a side of the buckle portion facing away from the frame and is hinged to the buckle via a second hinge, so that the buckle end can rotate and buckle to the buckle surface; The snap-fit ​​surface has a first contact position and a second contact position in sequence along the snap-fit ​​rotation direction of the snap-fit ​​end, the first contact position is the position on the snap-fit ​​surface closest to the second hinge shaft, and the distance between the first contact position and the axis of the second hinge shaft is smaller than the distance from the snap-fit ​​end to the axis of the second hinge shaft, and the photocuring material box includes a limiting structure for limiting the rotation of the snap-fit ​​end along the snap-fit ​​rotation direction, and the limiting structure is configured to limit the snap-fit ​​end to the second contact position.

2. The light-curing material box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckling rotation direction of the buckling end is the direction that makes the buckling end approach the buckle handle from the buckling surface, and the limiting structure is a blocking member arranged on the side of the buckling surface close to the buckle handle. The buckling end is located at the second contact position and abuts against the blocking member.

3. The light-curing material box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The buckle has a handle portion, the handle portion is connected to the buckle end, and the second hinge shaft is located between the handle portion and the buckle end, the box body is provided with a accommodating space corresponding to the handle portion, and the handle portion is located in the accommodating space.

4. The light-curing material box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The buckle handle is provided with a third opening at a position corresponding to the buckle portion and the buckle end to expose the buckle portion and the buckle end.

5. The light-curing material box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A first rebound mechanism is provided between the frame and the buckle handle for rotating the buckle handle in a first direction, wherein the first direction is opposite to the buckling rotation direction of the buckle handle; and / or, A second rebound mechanism for rotating the buckle along a second direction is provided between the buckle handle and the buckle, and the second direction is the opposite direction of the buckle rotation direction.

6. The light-curing material box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A pressing tongue is provided on one side of the frame body, a pressing strip is provided on the first opening edge of the box body, the pressing tongue is inserted between the pressing strip and the box body, and the buckle is provided on at least the opposite side of the pressing tongue on the frame body; or, One side of the frame is hinged to the box body via a third hinge shaft, and the buckle is provided on at least the opposite side of the third hinge shaft on the frame body.

7. The light-curing material box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A positioning column is arranged on one side of the frame body facing the light-transmitting film, and a barb structure is arranged on the positioning column.

8. The light-curing material box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A protruding structure is arranged on the box body around the first opening, and the frame body is arranged on a side of the protruding structure away from the first opening, so that the light-transmitting film forms a step structure; A sealing structure is provided between the box body and the light-transmitting film. The sealing structure is located on a side of the protruding structure away from the first opening, and the sealing structure is located between the box body and the frame body.

9. A photo-curing device, characterized in that: The photocuring molding device comprises the photocuring material box according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The light-curing molding device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The photocuring device further comprises: A base, on which the light-curing material box is arranged; A light source assembly, wherein the light source assembly emits light in a direction toward the light-transmitting film of the light-curing material box; A support member, disposed on one side of the base; A molding platform, disposed on the support member; The side where the tongue of the photocuring material box is located and the support member are located on the same side of the base, or the side where the third hinge shaft of the photocuring material box is located and the support member are located on the same side of the base.

11. A box assembly, used for the light-curing forming device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that: The box assembly comprises: A box body, wherein a first opening is provided at the bottom of the box body; A pressure strip, arranged on the box body and located at the edge of the first opening; A buckle connection portion is arranged on the box body and at least arranged on the opposite side of the pressure strip.

12. A frame assembly, used for the light-curing forming device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that: The frame assembly comprises: A frame having a second opening; A tongue depressor, arranged on one side of the frame; A buckle member is arranged on the frame and at least arranged on the opposite side of the depressing tongue. The buckle member includes a buckle handle and a buckle. One end of the buckle handle is hinged to the frame through a first hinge shaft, and the other end of the buckle handle is hinged to the buckle through a second hinge shaft.

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