Material recovery device suitable for 3D printer
By using a motor to drive the worm and worm gear in the material recycling device of the 3D printer, the movable plate is controlled to block the feeding port range, and the problem of difficult to control the discharge flow is solved, and the accurate recycling and efficient utilization of materials are achieved. And improves the flexibility and stability of the device.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420832892.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing 3D printer material recycling devices have difficulty controlling the discharge flow of materials, resulting in waste of materials and reduced production efficiency.
A material recycling device including a support frame, motor, worm, worm gear, transmission rod, gear and rack plate is designed. The worm and worm gear drive the transmission rod and rack plate to rotate simultaneously through the motor, and the movable plate blocks the feeding port. range, thereby accurately adjusting the material flow rate.
Accurate control of material outflow is achieved, material waste is reduced, recycling efficiency is improved, and the flexibility and stability of the device are improved through universal wheels and articulated seats.
Smart Images
Figure CN222116078U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of 3D printers, and in particular to a material recovery device suitable for 3D printers. Background Art
[0002] 3D printing (3DP) is a type of rapid prototyping technology, also known as additive manufacturing. It is a technology that uses digital model files as the basis, and uses powdered metal or plastic and other bondable materials to construct objects by printing layer by layer. 3D printing is usually achieved using a digital technology material printer. It is often used to make models in the fields of mold manufacturing, industrial design, etc., and then gradually used for the direct manufacturing of some products. There are already parts printed using this technology. This technology has applications in jewelry, footwear, industrial design, architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), automobiles, aerospace, dental and medical industries, education, geographic information systems, civil engineering, firearms and other fields.
[0003] After searching, the existing patent (Announcement No.: CN214522033U) discloses a material recovery device suitable for 3D printers, including a storage box body, an extension seat, a blocking steel plate, a transmission rod, a primary extension rod, a crushing head and a butterfly fixing bolt. The left and right end surfaces of the crushing box body are symmetrically welded with extension seats, the storage box body is inserted into the lower side of the crushing box body, and a blocking steel plate is inserted into the middle position of the crushing box body. A butterfly fixing bolt is engaged with the middle position of the left end surface of the blocking steel plate, a primary extension rod is welded on the upper side of the annular side surface of the transmission rod, and crushing heads are symmetrically welded on the upper and lower sides of the annular side surface of the primary extension rod. This design solves the problem that the original recovery device does not have the crushing ability and is not convenient to move and use. The utility model has a reasonable structure, has the crushing and recycling ability, is convenient to move and use, and has a wide range of uses.
[0004] However, in the above scheme, it is difficult to control the material discharge flow rate, so that the material cannot be accurately controlled and adjusted, which leads to excessive material discharge and increased material waste. At the same time, the staff may need more time to adjust and process the material, reducing production efficiency.
[0005] In view of this, the utility model proposes a material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer. Utility Model Content
[0006] The utility model provides a material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer, which solves the problem in the related art that it is difficult to control the discharge flow rate of the material.
[0007] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows: a material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer comprises a support frame, the top of the support frame is fixedly connected to a mounting platform, the right side of the top of the mounting platform is fixedly connected to a material storage box, the left end of the inner wall of the material storage box is slidably connected to a movable plate, the left side of the top of the material storage box is fixedly connected to a positioning frame, the middle part of the top of the material storage box is fixedly connected to a fixed platform, the top of the fixed platform is fixedly connected to a second motor, the driving end of the second motor is fixedly connected to a second worm, the top of the second worm is meshingly connected to a second worm wheel, the inner wall of the second worm wheel is fixedly connected to a second transmission rod, the middle part of the second transmission rod is penetrated and arranged on the inner wall of the positioning frame, the outer side of the second transmission rod is fixedly connected to a gear, the left side of the gear is meshingly connected to a rack plate, and the left end of the rack plate is fixedly connected to the right side of the movable plate.
[0008] Preferably, a feed inlet is provided on the right side of the top of the material storage box, a feed outlet is provided on the left end of the inner wall of the material storage box, and the movable plate is located on the right side of the feed outlet.
[0009] Preferably, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the rear side of the top end of the storage box, and the two rear ends of the transmission rod are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixing block.
[0010] Preferably, a baffle is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the mounting platform, the baffle is located on the left side of the feeding port, a discharge port is opened at the top of the inner wall of the mounting platform, a storage box is slidably connected to the left end of the inner wall of the mounting platform, and the storage box is located at the lower end of the discharge port.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom end of the inner wall of the support frame is fixedly connected with a uniformly distributed guide frame, and the bottom end of the inner wall of the support frame is fixedly connected with left and right opposing support plates.
[0012] Preferably, a motor 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the support frame, and a worm 1 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the motor 1.
[0013] Preferably, the outer side of the worm is meshingly connected with a worm wheel 1 which is opposite to the front and rear sides, the inner wall of the worm wheel 1 is fixedly connected with a transmission rod 1, and the transmission rod 1 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support plate.
[0014] Preferably, an outer side of the transmission rod is fixedly connected to left and right opposite telescopic rods, and the telescopic ends of the telescopic rods are rotatably connected to hinged seats.
[0015] Preferably, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the hinge seat, and a guide plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting plate.
[0016] Preferably, the guide plate is slidably connected inside the guide frame, and a universal wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the guide plate.
[0017] The working principle and beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0018] 1. In the utility model, the worm gear 2 is driven by the motor 2 to operate, and the worm gear 2, the transmission rod 2 and the fixed block are driven to rotate synchronously through the meshing transmission of the worm gear 2, and the rack plate and the movable plate are further driven to move synchronously. The movable plate can block the range of the feed port to varying degrees during the movement, thereby achieving the effect of controlling the flow rate of the material, ensuring accurate control of the flow rate of the material during the recycling process, and the operator can accurately adjust the material discharge speed as needed to ensure that the amount of recycled material meets actual needs, avoid material waste due to excessive discharge, and thus improve material utilization and recycling efficiency.
[0019] 2. In the utility model, a worm is driven by a motor to operate, and the worm is driven to rotate two worm wheels by its own meshing transmission, which further drives a transmission rod and a telescopic rod to rotate. During the rotation, the telescopic rod drives the hinge seat, the connecting plate and the guide plate to move synchronously by its own extension and retraction, and further drives the universal wheel to move, so as to achieve the lifting effect of the universal wheel, so that the device has greater flexibility and mobility, and the operator can easily move the recovery device to different positions, and the universal wheel can be recovered to the inside of the guide frame, and connected and reinforced with the contact surface through the support frame, so as to further improve the overall stability of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0021] Figure 1 It is an isometric stereoscopic schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the material storage box of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 For the utility model Figure 2 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the support frame of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 For the utility model Figure 4 The enlarged structural diagram at B in the middle;
[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the guide frame of the utility model.
[0027] In the figure: 1. support frame; 2. motor 1; 3. worm 1; 4. worm gear 1; 5. transmission rod 1; 6. support plate; 7. telescopic rod; 8. hinge seat; 9. connecting plate; 10. guide plate; 11. guide frame; 12. universal wheel; 13. mounting table; 14. storage box; 15. storage box; 16. fixed table; 17. motor 2; 18. worm 2; 19. worm gear 2; 20. transmission rod 2; 21. fixed block; 22. positioning frame; 23. gear; 24. rack plate; 25. movable plate; 26. feed port; 27. feed port; 28. discharge port; 29. baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following will be combined with the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0029] Example 1
[0030] The preferred embodiment of the material recovery device for 3D printer provided by the utility model is as follows Figures 1 to 6 As shown: a material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer comprises a support frame 1, a mounting platform 13 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 1, the support frame 1 plays a fixed supporting role on the mounting platform 13, a material storage box 15 is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the mounting platform 13, the mounting platform 13 plays a fixed supporting role on the material storage box 15, a movable plate 25 is slidably connected to the left end of the inner wall of the material storage box 15, a positioning frame 22 is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the material storage box 15, the material storage box 15 plays a fixed supporting role on the positioning frame 22, a fixed platform 16 is fixedly connected to the middle part of the top of the material storage box 15, the material storage box 15 plays a fixed supporting role on the fixed platform 16, a motor 2 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed platform 16, in order to further improve the stability of the motor 2 17, the electric The driving end of the second machine 17 is fixedly connected with a worm 218, and the worm 218 can be driven to rotate by the motor 217. The top of the worm 218 is meshedly connected with a worm wheel 219, which further drives the worm wheel 219 to rotate. The inner wall of the worm wheel 219 is fixedly connected with a transmission rod 20, and the rotation of the worm wheel 219 can drive the transmission rod 210 to rotate. The middle part of the transmission rod 210 is arranged on the inner wall of the positioning frame 22, and the outer side of the transmission rod 210 is fixedly connected with a gear 23, which further drives the gear 23 to rotate. The left side of the gear 23 is meshedly connected with a rack plate 24, and the left end of the rack plate 24 is fixedly connected to the right side of the movable plate 25. The rotation of the gear 23 can drive the rack plate 24 and the movable plate 25 to move synchronously.
[0031] In this embodiment, a feed port 26 is opened on the right side of the top of the storage box 15, and a feeding port 27 is opened on the left end of the inner wall of the storage box 15. The movable plate 25 is located on the right side of the feeding port 27. The movable plate 25 can be moved to block the range of the feeding port 27 to different degrees, thereby achieving the effect of controlling the outflow rate of the material, ensuring the precise control of the flow rate of the material during the recycling process.
[0032] In this embodiment, a fixed block 21 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the top of the storage box 15, and the storage box 15 plays a fixed supporting role for the fixed block 21. The rear end of the transmission rod 20 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed block 21 to further improve the stability of the transmission rod 20 during rotation.
[0033] In this embodiment, a baffle 29 is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the mounting platform 13, and the baffle 29 is located on the left side of the feed port 27 to prevent the material from falling to the outside of the device. A discharge port 28 is opened at the top of the inner wall of the mounting platform 13, and a storage box 14 is slidably connected to the left end of the inner wall of the mounting platform 13. The storage box 14 is located at the lower end of the discharge port 28. After the material is discharged through the feed port 27, it can enter the storage box 14 through the discharge port 28, thereby completing the collection of the material.
[0034] Example 2
[0035] On the basis of Example 1, a preferred embodiment of the material recovery device for a 3D printer provided by the present invention is as follows: Figures 1 to 6 As shown: the bottom end of the inner wall of the support frame 1 is fixedly connected with a uniformly distributed guide frame 11, and the support frame 1 plays a fixed supporting role on the guide frame 11. The bottom end of the inner wall of the support frame 1 is fixedly connected with left and right opposite support plates 6, and the support frame 1 plays a fixed supporting role on the support plates 6.
[0036] In this embodiment, a motor 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the support frame 1 in order to further improve the stability of the motor 2. A worm 3 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the motor 2, and the worm 3 can be driven to rotate by the motor 2.
[0037] In this embodiment, the outer side of the worm 3 is meshingly connected with a worm wheel 4 which is opposite to the front and rear sides. The worm 3 drives the worm wheel 4 to rotate through its own meshing transmission during the rotation process. The inner wall of the worm wheel 4 is fixedly connected with a transmission rod 5, which further drives the transmission rod 5 to rotate. The transmission rod 5 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support plate 6 in order to further improve the stability of the transmission rod 5 during the rotation process.
[0038] In this embodiment, the outer side of the transmission rod 5 is fixedly connected to the left and right opposite telescopic rods 7, and the transmission rod 5 can drive the telescopic rod 7 to rotate. The telescopic end of the telescopic rod 7 is rotatably connected to the hinge seat 8, which further drives the hinge seat 8 to move.
[0039] In this embodiment, a connecting plate 9 is fixedly connected to one side of the hinge seat 8, and a guide plate 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting plate 9. The connecting plate 9 and the guide plate 10 can be driven to move synchronously by the movement of the hinge seat 8.
[0040] In this embodiment, the guide plate 10 is slidably connected to the inside of the guide frame 11, and the guide frame 11 can be used to limit the guide plate 10 to prevent the guide plate 10 from being offset. The bottom end of the guide plate 10 is fixedly connected to a universal wheel 12, and the guide plate 10 fixes the universal wheel 12. The movement of the guide plate 10 can drive the universal wheel 12 to move, thereby achieving a lifting effect on the universal wheel 12.
[0041] The working principle and use process of the utility model are as follows: start the motor 2, and the motor 2 drives the worm 3 to rotate. During the rotation process, the worm 3 drives the two worm wheels 4 to rotate synchronously through its own meshing transmission, and further drives the transmission rod 5 to rotate. The transmission rod 5 rotates to drive the telescopic rod 7 to rotate, and further drives the hinge seat 8 to move. The movement of the hinge seat 8 drives the connecting plate 9 and the guide plate 10 to move synchronously, and the guide plate 10 can be limited by the guide frame 11 during the movement to avoid its deviation. The movement of the guide plate 10 drives the universal wheel 12 to move, thereby achieving the lifting effect of the universal wheel 12, making the device more flexible and portable. The operator can easily move the device to different positions, and the universal wheel 12 can be recovered to the inside of the guide frame 11, and connected and reinforced with the contact surface through the support frame 1. To further enhance the overall stability of the device, the material is poured into the storage box 15 through the feed port 26, and the motor 17 is started. The motor 17 drives the worm 18 to rotate. The worm 18 drives the worm wheel 19 to rotate through its own meshing transmission during the rotation process, and further drives the transmission rod 20 to rotate. The gear 23 is driven to rotate through the rotation of the transmission rod 20, and further drives the rack plate 24 and the movable plate 25 to move synchronously. The movable plate 25 can block the range of the feed port 27 to varying degrees during the movement, thereby achieving the effect of controlling the material outflow rate, ensuring that the material flow rate is accurately controlled during the recycling process. The operator can accurately adjust the material discharge speed as needed to ensure that the amount of recycled material meets the actual needs. After the material is discharged through the feed port 27, it can enter the storage box 14 through the discharge port 28, thereby completing the collection of the material.
[0042] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer, comprising a support frame (1), It is characterized in that The top of the support frame (1) is fixedly connected to a mounting platform (13), the right side of the top of the mounting platform (13) is fixedly connected to a material storage box (15), the left end of the inner wall of the material storage box (15) is slidably connected to a movable plate (25), the left side of the top of the material storage box (15) is fixedly connected to a positioning frame (22), the middle of the top of the material storage box (15) is fixedly connected to a fixing platform (16), the top of the fixing platform (16) is fixedly connected to a second motor (17), and the driving end of the second motor (17) is fixedly connected to the fixing platform (16). A worm (18) is fixedly connected thereto, the top end of the worm (18) is meshedly connected to a worm wheel (19), the inner wall of the worm wheel (19) is fixedly connected to a transmission rod (20), the middle of the transmission rod (20) is penetrated and arranged on the inner wall of the positioning frame (22), the outer side of the transmission rod (20) is fixedly connected to a gear (23), the left side of the gear (23) is meshedly connected to a rack plate (24), and the left end of the rack plate (24) is fixedly connected to the right side of the movable plate (25).
2. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A feeding port (26) is provided on the right side of the top of the material storage box (15), a feeding port (27) is provided on the left end of the inner wall of the material storage box (15), and the movable plate (25) is located on the right side of the feeding port (27).
3. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A fixing block (21) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the top end of the material storage box (15), and the rear end of the second transmission rod (20) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixing block (21).
4. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A baffle (29) is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the mounting platform (13), and the baffle (29) is located on the left side of the feeding port (27). A discharge port (28) is provided at the top of the inner wall of the mounting platform (13). A storage box (14) is slidably connected to the left end of the inner wall of the mounting platform (13), and the storage box (14) is located at the lower end of the discharge port (28).
5. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The bottom end of the inner wall of the support frame (1) is fixedly connected to a uniformly distributed guide frame (11), and the bottom end of the inner wall of the support frame (1) is fixedly connected to left and right opposing support plates (6).
6. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A motor 1 (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the support frame (1), and a worm gear 1 (3) is fixedly connected to the driving end of the motor 1 (2).
7. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The outer side of the worm gear 1 (3) is meshingly connected with a worm wheel 1 (4) opposite to the front and rear sides, and the inner wall of the worm wheel 1 (4) is fixedly connected with a transmission rod 1 (5), and the transmission rod 1 (5) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support plate (6).
8. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The outer side of the transmission rod 1 (5) is fixedly connected with telescopic rods (7) opposite to each other on the left and right, and the telescopic ends of the telescopic rods (7) are rotatably connected with hinge seats (8).
9. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 8, It is characterized in that A connecting plate (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the hinge seat (8), and a guide plate (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting plate (9).
10. A material recovery device suitable for a 3D printer according to claim 9, It is characterized in that The guide plate (10) is slidably connected inside the guide frame (11), and a universal wheel (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the guide plate (10).