3D printing equipment forming table

By designing the automatic sliding and pushing forming table structure, the cumbersome problems of manual intervention during the replacement of the forming table of the existing 3D printing equipment are solved, automatic replacement and positioning are achieved, and operating efficiency and equipment stability are improved.

CN119636062AInactive Publication Date: 2025-03-18IANGSU COLLEGE OF ENG & TECH
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Application Number
CN202411921307.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

When replacing the molding table of the existing 3D printing equipment, staff members need to intervene throughout the process, which is cumbersome and inconvenient.

Method used

A 3D printing equipment forming table is designed, including a sliding pedestal, a lifting member, a pusher and a clamp, and the sliding of the pedestal and automatic replacement of the forming table is achieved through gear and motor drive.

Benefits of technology

Automatic replacement of the molding table is realized, reducing the need for manual operation, improving replacement efficiency and convenience, and avoiding the molding table shaking during printing.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a 3D printing equipment forming table which comprises a base, a table base capable of sliding is arranged on the base, a protective cover and a box body are fixedly connected to the base, the box body is located on one side of the protective cover, a notch is formed in the side, close to the box body, of the protective cover, and an extension plate is fixedly connected to the side face of the table base. Tooth grooves are formed in the table base and the extension plate, gears are arranged in the tooth grooves and matched with the tooth grooves so that the table base can slide, when the device is used, a product is printed and formed on the first forming table, the gears are driven by a motor, then the table base can slide left and right, and the positioning grooves and the positioning columns are used in a matched mode, so that the product is printed and formed. And the position of the first forming table can be positioned, and the situation that the first forming table shakes in the printing process is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of 3D printing, and in particular relates to a forming table of a 3D printing device. Background Art

[0002] During 3D printing, the product is printed on a forming table. If the user wants to remove the product, it is generally troublesome. Therefore, in the prior art, some forming tables are configured to be removable, and then a new forming table is placed in the printing area. However, such an operation requires the full intervention of the staff, which is relatively inconvenient. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the problems raised in the above background technology, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a 3D printing equipment forming table, comprising a base, a slidable platform is arranged on the base, a protective cover and a box body are fixedly connected to the base, the box body is located on one side of the protective cover, a notch is provided on the side of the protective cover close to the box body, an extension plate is fixedly connected to the side of the platform, a tooth groove is provided on the platform and the extension plate, a gear is arranged in the tooth groove, and the gear cooperates with the tooth groove to make the platform slide,

[0004] A through slot is provided on the pedestal, and the first forming table is placed in the through slot. The through slot is a stepped hole with a larger top and a smaller bottom. A positioning column is fixed in the through slot. A positioning slot is provided at the lower end of the first forming table, and a sliding slot is also provided at the lower end of the first forming table.

[0005] The base is provided with a lifting piece, the pedestal can slide to the top of the lifting piece, and the lifting piece can be extended to enter the through groove and lift the first forming table upwards, the box body is located on one side of the lifting piece, and a pushing piece is provided in the box body, the pushing piece can be extended and retracted to push the first forming table to one side, and a second forming table is also provided inside the box body, and the second forming table can slide out of the box body and fall on the pedestal,

[0006] A clamping member is also provided in the box body. When the push plate extends out of the box body, the clamping member can clamp the second forming table located at the upper layer upward, and when the push plate is reset, the second forming table located at the lowest layer can be transported out of the box body.

[0007] The base is also fixedly connected with a receiving seat, and when the first forming platform is pushed to one side, the first forming platform can enter the receiving seat.

[0008] Preferably, the pushing member includes a pushing plate and a cylinder, the fixed end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the box body, the telescopic end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the pushing plate, a channel is opened in the box body, and the pushing plate is located in the channel.

[0009] Preferably, a placement groove is opened on the box body, and the second forming table is placed in the placement groove. A sprocket and a chain are also arranged in the box body. The chain is wound outside the sprocket, and the second forming table is placed at the upper end of the chain. There are two sprockets.

[0010] Preferably, a contact block is provided in the clamping member, a fixing rod is fixedly connected in the box body, a toggle block is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing rod, inclined surfaces are provided on the side of the contact block and the toggle block, the inclined surfaces cooperate with each other, and a ball is provided in the toggle block, so that when the clamping member moves upward, the contact block can extend and contact the side of the second forming table located on the upper layer, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the clamping member, the connecting rod has two, and a first rotating seat and a second rotating seat that can rotate are provided below the connecting rod, the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat can rotate synchronously, and when the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat rotate, the clamping member can move upward.

[0011] Preferably, threaded holes are provided in the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat, and two connecting rods are respectively inserted into the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat, and threads are provided on the surfaces of the connecting rods, so that when the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat rotate, the clamping member can move up and down.

[0012] Preferably, the upper ends of the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat are provided with inclined surfaces, and the lower end of the connecting rod is supported on the inclined surface, so that when the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat rotate, the clamping member can slide up and down.

[0013] Preferably, a rack plate is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate, and annular teeth are provided on the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat. The rack plate cooperates with the annular teeth so that the first rotating seat can rotate when the push plate slides. A transmission rod is also provided between the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat, and a rack is provided on the surface of the transmission rod, and the rack and the annular teeth can cooperate with each other.

[0014] Preferably, the push plate is also fixed with teeth, which can cooperate with the chain.

[0015] Preferably, the receiving seat includes a sliding block and a supporting plate, the sliding block is a cylindrical structure, and the supporting plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sliding block.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] When the device is used, the product is printed and formed on the first forming table, and the gear is driven by the motor, so that the table can slide left and right. The positioning groove and the positioning column are used together to locate the position of the first forming table, so as to avoid the first forming table from shaking during the printing process;

[0018] After the product on the first forming table is printed and formed, the first forming table can slide to one side to outside the protective cover, and then the lifting member is lifted upward, thereby pushing the first forming table upward out of the through slot, and at this time, the lifting member can maintain this state, and the pushing member can extend to push the lifted first forming table to one side, so that it is separated from the lifting member. After separation, the pushing member is reset, and then the second forming table (the forming table without the product on it) can slide out of the box body and fall onto the base, and then the base re-enters the protective cover, and then the printing operation is performed again. The setting of this structure realizes the replacement of the forming table;

[0019] When the second forming table in the box body is slid outward, in order to avoid the second forming table on the bottom layer and the second forming table located above the bottom layer from being squeezed and rubbed against each other, which would make it difficult for the second forming table on the bottom layer to slide out, when the device is implemented, a clamping member is provided, which can clamp the second forming table on the upper layer upward, thereby facilitating the second forming table on the bottom layer to slide outward. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of one side of the present invention as a whole;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the pedestal and the extension plate of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is another side cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 It is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the clamping member of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 It is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the push plate of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the matching structure of the second forming table, the chain and the sprocket of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of one of the ways in which the connecting rod and the first rotating seat of the present invention cooperate;

[0028] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of a second way of matching the connecting rod and the first rotating seat of the present invention;

[0029] In the figure: 1, base; 2, protective cover; 3, pedestal; 4, extension plate; 5, first forming table; 6, lifting member; 7, box body; 8, push plate; 9, second forming table; 10, through groove; 11, positioning column; 12, slide groove; 13, positioning groove; 14, gear; 15, cylinder; 16, clamping member; 17, slider; 18, support plate; 19, first rotating seat; 20, transmission rod; 21, fixing rod; 22, toggle block; 23, ball; 24, teeth; 25, rack plate; 26, sprocket; 27, chain; 28, connecting rod; 29, contact block; 30, second rotating seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Depend on Figure 1-8 The present invention discloses a forming table for a 3D printing device, comprising a base 1, a slidable pedestal 3 is arranged on the base 1, a protective cover 2 and a box body 7 are fixedly connected to the base 1, the protective cover 2 can protect the printing space during the printing process to prevent other impurities from entering, the box body 7 is equipped with an unused forming table, the box body 7 is located on one side of the protective cover 2, a notch is provided on the side of the protective cover 2 close to the box body 7, so that the pedestal 3 can be moved to the outside of the protective cover 2, an extension plate 4 is fixedly connected to the side of the pedestal 3, the use of the extension plate 4 enables the pedestal 3 to slide outside the protective cover 2, tooth grooves are provided on the pedestal 3 and the extension plate 4, a gear 14 is provided in the tooth groove, the gear 14 cooperates with the tooth groove to enable the sliding of the pedestal 3,

[0032] A through slot 10 is provided on the base 3, and the first forming table 5 is placed in the through slot 10. The through slot 10 is a stepped hole with a larger top and a smaller bottom. A positioning column 11 is fixed in the through slot 10. A positioning slot 13 is provided at the lower end of the first forming table 5, and a slide slot 12 is also provided at the lower end of the first forming table 5.

[0033] When the device is in use, the product is printed and formed on the first forming table 5, and the gear 14 is driven by the motor, so that the base 3 can slide left and right. The positioning groove 13 and the positioning column 11 are used together to position the first forming table 5 to avoid shaking of the first forming table 5 during the printing process.

[0034] The base 1 is provided with a lifting member 6, the pedestal 3 can slide to the top of the lifting member 6, and the lifting member 6 can extend to enter the through groove 10 and lift the first forming table 5 upwards, the box body 7 is located on one side of the lifting member 6, and a pushing member is provided in the box body 7, the pushing member can be extended to push the first forming table 5 to one side, and a second forming table 9 is also provided inside the box body 7, and the second forming table 9 can slide out of the box body 7 and fall on the pedestal 3.

[0035] After the product on the first forming table 5 is printed and formed, the first forming table 5 can slide to one side to the outside of the protective cover 2, and then the lifting member 6 is lifted upward, thereby pushing the first forming table 5 upward out of the through slot 10, and at this time, the lifting member 6 can maintain this state, and the pushing member can extend to push the lifted first forming table 5 to one side, so that it is separated from the lifting member 6. After separation, the pushing member is reset, and then the second forming table 9 (a forming table without a product on it) can slide out of the box body 7 and fall onto the base 3, and then the base 3 re-enters the protective cover 2, and then the printing operation is performed again. The setting of this structure realizes the replacement of the forming table.

[0036] A clamping member 16 is also provided in the box body 7. When the push plate 8 extends out of the box body 7, the clamping member 16 can clamp the second forming table 9 located at the upper layer upward, and when the push plate 8 is reset, the second forming table 9 located at the lower layer can be transported out of the box body 7.

[0037] A plurality of second forming tables 9 are arranged in the box body 7 , and the second forming tables 9 are stacked layer by layer in the box body 7 .

[0038] When the second forming table 9 in the box body 7 is slid outward, in order to avoid the second forming table 9 on the bottom layer from being squeezed and rubbed against the second forming table 9 located above the bottom layer, which makes it difficult for the second forming table 9 on the bottom layer to slide out, when the device is implemented, a clamping member 16 is provided, and the clamping member 16 can clamp the second forming table 9 on the upper layer upward, thereby facilitating the second forming table 9 on the bottom layer to slide outward.

[0039] The base 1 is also fixedly connected with a receiving seat, and when the first forming platform 5 is pushed to one side, the first forming platform 5 can enter the receiving seat.

[0040] The pushing member includes a pushing plate 8 and a cylinder 15. The fixed end of the cylinder 15 is fixedly connected to the box body 7, and the telescopic end of the cylinder 15 is fixedly connected to the pushing plate 8. A channel is opened in the box body 7, and the pushing plate 8 is located in the channel.

[0041] The box body 7 is provided with a placement groove, and the second forming table 9 is placed in the placement groove. The figure only shows that one second forming table 8 is placed in the placement groove. In actual implementation, multiple second forming tables 9 can be placed in the placement groove. A sprocket 26 and a chain 27 are also provided in the box body 7. The chain 27 is wound around the outside of the sprocket 26, and the second forming table 9 is placed at the upper end of the chain 27. There are two sprockets 26. When the sprocket 26 rotates, the chain 27 can transport the second forming table 9 thereon.

[0042] When the push plate 8 extends outward, the push plate 8 can push the chain 27, thereby pushing the second forming table 9 located on the chain 27, but at this time the second forming table 9 slides to the left (such as Figure 3 When the push plate 8 is reset, the chain 27 slides the second forming table 9 to the right, and there is an opening on the box body 7, so that the second forming table 9 can slide out from the opening.

[0043] The clamping member 16 is provided with a contact block 29, and a fixing rod 21 is fixedly connected in the box body 7. A toggle block 22 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing rod 21. Inclined surfaces are provided on the side of the contact block 29 and the toggle block 22, and the inclined surfaces cooperate with each other. A ball 23 is provided in the toggle block 22. The use of the ball 23 can make the cooperation between the toggle block 22 and the contact block 29 smoother, so that when the clamping member 16 moves upward, the contact block 29 can extend out and contact the side of the second forming table 9 located on the upper layer. A connecting rod 28 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the clamping member 16. The connecting rod 28 has two, and a rotatable first rotating seat 19 and a second rotating seat 30 are provided below the connecting rod 28. The first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30 can rotate synchronously, and when the first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30 rotate, the clamping member 16 can move upward.

[0044] The height of the contact block 29 is higher than the height of one second forming stage 9 and lower than the height of two second forming stages 9 .

[0045] When the clamping member 16 moves upward, the toggle block 22 on one side of the fixing rod 21 cooperates with the inclined surface of the contact block 29, thereby pushing the contact block 29 outward. The contact block 29 can contact and clamp the side of the second forming table 9 located on the upper layer, thereby clamping the second forming table 9 located on the upper layer upward.

[0046] As one of the matching modes of the first rotating seat 19, the second rotating seat 30 and the connecting rod 28: threaded holes are opened in the first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30, and the two connecting rods 28 are respectively inserted into the first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30, and threads are arranged on the surface of the connecting rod 28, so that when the first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30 rotate, the clamping member 16 can move up and down.

[0047] As a second matching mode of the first rotating seat 19, the second rotating seat 30 and the connecting rod 28: the upper ends of the first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30 are provided with inclined surfaces, and the lower end of the connecting rod 28 is supported on the inclined surface. The inclined surface is a smooth curved surface, and the two ends of the curved surface are low points and the middle is a high point, so that when the first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30 rotate, the connecting rod 28 is supported on the inclined surface, and the clamping member 16 slides up and down.

[0048] A rack plate 25 is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate 8, and annular teeth are provided on the first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30. The rack plate 25 cooperates with the annular teeth so that the first rotating seat 19 can rotate when the push plate 8 slides. A transmission rod 20 is also provided between the first rotating seat 19 and the second rotating seat 30, and a rack is provided on the surface of the transmission rod 20, and the rack and the annular teeth can cooperate with each other.

[0049] The push plate 8 is also fixed with teeth 24 , which can cooperate with the chain 27 .

[0050] The receiving seat includes a slider 17 and a support plate 18 . The slider 17 is a cylindrical structure, and the support plate 18 is fixed to the lower end of the slider 17 .

[0051] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0052] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A 3D printing equipment forming table, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A slidable pedestal (3) is arranged on the base (1), a protective cover (2) and a box body (7) are fixedly connected to the base (1), the box body (7) is located on one side of the protective cover (2), a notch is provided on the side of the protective cover (2) close to the box body (7), an extension plate (4) is fixedly connected to the side of the pedestal (3), tooth grooves are provided on the pedestal (3) and the extension plate (4), a gear (14) is arranged in the tooth groove, and the gear (14) cooperates with the tooth groove to enable the pedestal (3) to slide. A through groove (10) is provided on the pedestal (3), and the first molding platform (5) is placed in the through groove (10). The through groove (10) is a stepped hole that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. A positioning column (11) is fixedly connected in the through groove (10). A positioning groove (13) is provided at the lower end of the first molding platform (5), and a sliding groove (12) is also provided at the lower end of the first molding platform (5). A lifting member (6) is arranged in the base (1), the pedestal (3) can slide to the top of the lifting member (6), and the lifting member (6) can extend to enter the through groove (10) and lift the first forming platform (5) upwards, the box body (7) is located on one side of the lifting member (6), a pushing member is arranged in the box body (7), the pushing member can be extended to push the first forming platform (5) to one side, and a second forming platform (9) is also arranged inside the box body (7), and the second forming platform (9) can slide out of the box body (7) and fall on the pedestal (3), A clamping member (16) is also provided in the box body (7). When the push plate (8) extends out of the box body (7), the clamping member (16) can clamp the second forming table (9) located at the upper layer upwards, and when the push plate (8) is reset, the second forming table (9) located at the lowermost layer can be transported out of the box body (7). The base (1) is also fixedly connected with a receiving seat, and when the first forming platform (5) is pushed to one side, the first forming platform (5) can enter the receiving seat.

2. A 3D printing equipment forming table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing member comprises a pushing plate (8) and a cylinder (15); the fixed end of the cylinder (15) is fixedly connected to the box body (7); the telescopic end of the cylinder (15) is fixedly connected to the pushing plate (8); a channel is opened in the box body (7), and the pushing plate (8) is located in the channel.

3. A 3D printing equipment forming table according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box body (7) is provided with a placement groove, and the second forming table (9) is placed in the placement groove. A sprocket (26) and a chain (27) are also provided in the box body (7). The chain (27) is wound around the outside of the sprocket (26), and the second forming table (9) is placed on the upper end of the chain (27). There are two sprockets (26).

4. A 3D printing equipment forming table according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping member (16) is provided with a contact block (29), a fixing rod (21) is fixedly connected in the box body (7), a toggle block (22) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing rod (21), inclined surfaces are provided on the side of the contact block (29) and the toggle block (22), the inclined surfaces cooperate with each other, and a ball (23) is provided in the toggle block (22), so that when the clamping member (16) moves upward, the contact block (29) can extend and contact the side of the second forming table (9) located on the upper layer, a connecting rod (28) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the clamping member (16), the connecting rod (28) has two, and a rotatable first rotating seat (19) and a second rotating seat (30) are provided below the connecting rod (28), the first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30) can rotate synchronously, and when the first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30) rotate, the clamping member (16) can move upward.

5. A 3D printing equipment forming table according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30) are provided with threaded holes, and two connecting rods (28) are respectively inserted into the first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30), and threads are provided on the surfaces of the connecting rods (28), so that when the first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30) rotate, the clamping member (16) can move up and down.

6. A 3D printing equipment forming table according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper ends of the first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30) are provided with inclined surfaces, and the lower end of the connecting rod (28) is supported on the inclined surface, so that when the first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30) rotate, the clamping member (16) can slide up and down.

7. A 3D printing equipment forming table according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: A rack plate (25) is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate (8), and annular teeth are arranged on the first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30). The rack plate (25) cooperates with the annular teeth so that when the push plate (8) slides, the first rotating seat (19) can rotate. A transmission rod (20) is also arranged between the first rotating seat (19) and the second rotating seat (30), and a rack is arranged on the surface of the transmission rod (20). The rack and the annular teeth can cooperate with each other.

8. A 3D printing equipment forming table according to claim 7, characterized in that: The push plate (8) is also fixedly connected with teeth (24), and the teeth (24) can cooperate with the chain (27).

9. A 3D printing equipment forming table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving seat comprises a sliding block (17) and a supporting plate (18); the sliding block (17) is a cylindrical structure; and the supporting plate (18) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sliding block (17).