Intelligent 3D printing color analysis device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a 3D printing color intelligent analysis device which comprises a shell, an analysis system is arranged in the shell and comprises a forming platform, the shell is provided with an avoiding area allowing a printing head to penetrate through, and the forming platform faces the avoiding area; and the information collection unit comprises a camera facing the forming platform and a sensor located on the forming platform. The surface color and other required information of a model in the printing process are captured through a camera and a sensor of the information collection unit until printing is completed, all captured information is transmitted to a terminal through a controller to be summarized and analyzed, and optimization suggestions are proposed according to data, so that the printing frequency is reduced, the printing efficiency is improved, and the printing quality is improved. And the consumable cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of 3D printing technology, and specifically relates to a 3D printing color intelligent analysis device. 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] With the rapid development and popularization of 3D printing technology, more and more industries have begun to use 3D printers for production and manufacturing. The design and research of 3D printers are constantly improving, and the cost of 3D printers is also constantly decreasing, which provides great convenience for product design and rapid prototyping.

[0004] However, it is difficult to get the desired effect in one go during the 3D printing process, especially in terms of color. Multiple printings consume a lot of materials and are time-consuming. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze and improve the color and quality of 3D printed models to reduce the number of prints, improve printing efficiency, and reduce material loss. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a 3D printing color intelligent analysis device to solve the problem that the color of the model needs to be adjusted multiple times during the 3D printing process, which consumes a lot of materials and has high time cost.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this application is:

[0007] A 3D printing color intelligent analysis device comprises a housing, an analysis system is arranged inside the housing, the analysis system comprises a forming platform, the housing is provided with an avoidance area for the print head to pass through, and the forming platform faces the avoidance area;

[0008] It also includes an information collection unit, which includes a camera facing the molding platform and a sensor located on the molding platform.

[0009] Preferably, a through hole penetrating the shell is provided on the top of the shell to form the avoidance zone, and the plurality of cameras are circumferentially fixed to the bottom wall of the through hole.

[0010] Preferably, a projection of the forming platform in the vertical direction at least partially covers the avoidance area.

[0011] Preferably, the analysis system is a protective box formed by extending along the molding platform toward the bottom of the inner wall of the shell, the bottom wall of the protective box is embedded in the inner wall of the shell, and a box cover is provided on the side of the protective box.

[0012] Preferably, it further comprises a control system, wherein the control system comprises a controller located inside the protective shell, and the controller is connected to the sensor via an electrical signal.

[0013] Preferably, the shell is spherical and provided with a fracture, and the shell is provided with a hollow portion, and the hollow portion is connected to the outside through the fracture.

[0014] Preferably, the fracture includes a top broken edge and a bottom broken edge, the top broken edge extends in an arc shape along the shell to connect with the bottom broken edge, the forming platform is located in the hollow portion, and the top of the forming platform is flush with the bottom broken edge.

[0015] Preferably, the control system further comprises a control switch located at the housing, the control switch comprises a protrusion protruding from the housing, and the protrusion is pressed to turn on or off the color intelligent analysis device.

[0016] Preferably, a support rod is provided at the bottom of the shell, and the support rod is detachably connected to the shell.

[0017] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows:

[0018] (1) The surface color of the model during the printing process is captured by the information collection unit until the printing is completed, and all captured information is transmitted to the terminal through the controller for summary and analysis, so as to make optimization suggestions based on the data, thereby reducing the number of prints, improving printing efficiency, and reducing consumables costs.

[0019] (2) By limiting the position of the forming platform, the sensor can capture information from multiple angles during the model forming process, improving the completeness of the information and thus improving the effectiveness of the optimization suggestions.

[0020] (3) The setting of the fracture surface facilitates the quick removal of the printed model, further improving the printing efficiency and facilitating real-time observation of the printing process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a color intelligent analysis device in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of a color intelligent analysis device in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] 1-shell, 11-avoidance area, 12-through hole, 13-break, 131-top broken edge, 132-bottom broken edge, 14-hollow part, 15-control switch, 151-raised part; 2-molding platform; 3-camera; 4-sensor; 5-protective box; 6-controller; 7-support rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, a detailed description is given below in an illustrative manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in each embodiment may be combined with each other without conflict.

[0028] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying 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.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0031] like Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, the present application provides a 3D printing color intelligent analysis device, including a housing 1, an analysis system is arranged inside the housing 1, the analysis system includes a forming platform 2, the housing 1 is provided with an avoidance area 11 for the print head to pass through, and the forming platform 2 faces the avoidance area 11;

[0032] It also includes an information collection unit, which includes a camera 3 facing the molding platform 2 and a sensor 4 located on the molding platform 2 .

[0033] The surface color and other required information of the model during the printing process are captured by the camera 3 and sensor 4 of the information collection unit until the printing is completed. All captured information is transmitted to the terminal through the controller 6 for aggregation and analysis, so as to make optimization suggestions based on the data, thereby reducing the number of prints, improving printing efficiency and reducing the cost of consumables.

[0034] In one embodiment, a through hole 12 penetrating the shell 1 is provided on the top of the shell 1 to form an avoidance area 11 , and a plurality of cameras 3 are circumferentially fixed to the bottom wall of the through hole 12 .

[0035] The multiple cameras 3 can be used to surround the model at multiple angles to improve the completeness and accuracy of the information obtained by the camera 3 during the model printing process, thereby facilitating analysis and optimization based on the obtained information to improve printing efficiency and printing quality.

[0036] It is understandable that the camera 3 may also be located at other positions of the device as long as multi-angle image acquisition can be achieved.

[0037] Preferably, the projection of the building platform 2 in the vertical direction at least partially covers the avoidance area 11 .

[0038] By limiting the position of the forming platform 2, the sensor 4 can capture information from multiple angles during the model forming process, thereby improving the completeness of the information and thus improving the effectiveness of the optimization suggestions.

[0039] In one embodiment, the analysis system extends along the molding platform 2 to form a protective box 5 at the bottom of the inner wall of the shell 1 , the bottom wall of the protective box 5 is embedded in the inner wall of the shell 1 , and a box cover is provided on the side of the protective box 5 .

[0040] Furthermore, a control system is also included, and the control system includes a controller 6 located inside the protective shell, and the controller 6 is electrically connected to the sensor 4.

[0041] By setting up the protection box 5, other components such as the controller 6 can be set inside it to protect it. The protection box 5 is embedded in the inner wall of the shell 1 to ensure the stability of the position of the protection box 5 and the forming platform 2, which is beneficial to the stability and accuracy of information capture by the camera 3 and the sensor 4.

[0042] In one embodiment, the shell 1 is spherical and is provided with a fracture 13 . The shell 1 is provided with a hollow portion 14 . The hollow portion 14 is connected to the outside through the fracture 13 .

[0043] The provision of the fracture 13 facilitates the quick removal of the printed model, further improves the printing efficiency, and facilitates real-time observation of the printing process.

[0044] Furthermore, the fracture 13 includes a top fracture edge 131 and a bottom fracture edge 132 , the top fracture edge 131 extends in an arc shape along the shell 1 to connect with the bottom fracture edge 132 , the molding platform 2 is located in the hollow portion 14 , and the top of the molding platform 2 is flush with the bottom fracture edge 132 .

[0045] The control system further comprises a control switch 15 located in the housing 1 . The control switch 15 comprises a protrusion 151 protruding from the housing 1 . The color intelligent analysis device can be turned on or off by pressing the protrusion 151 .

[0046] In one embodiment, a support rod 7 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1, and the support rod 7 is detachably connected to the housing 1. On the one hand, the support rod 7 is detachable to facilitate the storage of components and takes up less space. On the other hand, the support rod 7 supports the device when connected, which has a good placement and stabilization effect.

[0047] It should be noted that the controller 6 is connected to the image processing software through electrical signals, and the image processing software performs integrated analysis of data and puts forward optimization suggestions.

[0048] Anything not described in this application can be achieved by adopting or drawing on existing technologies.

[0049] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0050] The above is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A 3D printing color intelligent analysis device, characterized in that: It comprises a shell, an analysis system is arranged inside the shell, the analysis system comprises a molding platform, the shell is provided with an avoidance area for the print head to pass through, and the molding platform faces the avoidance area; It also includes an information collection unit, which includes a camera facing the molding platform and a sensor located on the molding platform.

2. A 3D printing color intelligent analysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through hole penetrating the shell is provided on the top of the shell to form the avoidance zone, and a plurality of cameras are circumferentially fixed to the bottom wall of the through hole.

3. A 3D printing color intelligent analysis device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The projection of the forming platform in the vertical direction at least partially covers the avoidance area.

4. The 3D printing color intelligent analysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The analysis system is extended along the molding platform to form a protection box at the bottom of the inner wall of the shell, the bottom wall of the protection box is embedded in the inner wall of the shell, and a box cover is provided on the side of the protection box.

5. The 3D printing color intelligent analysis device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The system also includes a control system, wherein the control system includes a controller located inside the protective box, and the controller is connected to the sensor by an electrical signal.

6. The 3D printing color intelligent analysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is spherical and provided with a fracture, and the shell is provided with a hollow portion, and the hollow portion is communicated with the outside through the fracture.

7. The 3D printing color intelligent analysis device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fracture includes a top fracture edge and a bottom fracture edge, the top fracture edge extends in an arc shape along the shell to connect with the bottom fracture edge, the forming platform is located in the hollow part, and the top of the forming platform is flush with the bottom fracture edge.

8. The 3D printing color intelligent analysis device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control system further comprises a control switch located at the housing, wherein the control switch comprises a protruding portion protruding from the housing, and the protruding portion is pressed to turn on or off the color intelligent analysis device.

9. The 3D printing color intelligent analysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support rod is provided at the bottom of the shell, and the support rod is detachably connected to the shell.

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