Consumable storage device and 3D printing equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a consumable storage device and 3D printing equipment, the consumable storage device comprises a storage box and a dehumidification assembly, the storage box is internally provided with a storage cavity, the storage cavity is used for storing consumables, the outer surface of the storage box is provided with an opening, the opening extends to the inner surface of the storage box from the outer surface of the storage box, and the dehumidification assembly is arranged in the storage cavity. The cavity is communicated with the storage cavity; the dehumidification assembly is arranged in the storage cavity and comprises an anode structure, an electrolyte membrane and a cathode structure, the electrolyte membrane is arranged between the anode structure and the cathode structure, the anode structure is configured to make contact with internal gas in the storage cavity so as to electrolyze water in the internal gas into ions, and the cathode structure is configured to make contact with the internal gas. The cathode structure is configured to contact external gas flowing in from the opening, and the electrolyte membrane is configured to allow the ions to move from the anode structure to the cathode structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of 3D printing technology, and in particular to a consumable storage device and a 3D printing device. Background Art

[0002] When the consumables used for 3D printing are stored in a storage box, if the humidity in the storage box is high, the consumables are likely to absorb moisture contained in the air in the storage box, affecting the fluidity and other properties of the consumables, and problems such as printing distortion may occur, affecting the quality of the workpiece after the consumables are printed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a consumable storage device and a 3D printing device to solve the problem in the prior art that consumables easily absorb moisture during storage and thus affect the printing quality.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a consumable storage device, which includes a storage box and a dehumidification component. A storage cavity is provided in the storage box, and the storage cavity is used to store consumables. An opening is provided on the outer surface of the storage box, and the opening extends from the outer surface of the storage box to the inner surface of the storage box to connect the storage cavity. The dehumidification component is arranged in the storage cavity, and the dehumidification component includes an anode structure, an electrolyte membrane, and a cathode structure, and the electrolyte membrane is arranged between the anode structure and the cathode structure. The anode structure is configured to contact the internal gas in the storage cavity to electrolyze the water in the internal gas into ions. The cathode structure is configured to contact the external gas flowing in from the opening. The electrolyte membrane is configured to allow the ions to move from the anode structure to the cathode structure.

[0005] In a possible implementation manner, the anode structure is provided with an anode channel, and the anode channel is connected to the storage cavity;

[0006] The cathode structure is provided with a cathode channel, and the cathode channel is connected to the opening;

[0007] The electrolyte membrane is configured to block the gas in the cathode channel from entering the anode channel.

[0008] In a possible implementation manner, the dehumidification assembly further includes a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate is connected to the second mounting plate, and the first mounting plate or the second mounting plate is connected to the storage box;

[0009] The anode structure, electrolyte membrane, and cathode structure are disposed between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the first mounting plate is provided with a first channel, the first channel connecting the storage cavity and the anode channel; the second mounting plate is provided with a second channel, the second channel connecting the opening and the cathode channel.

[0011] In a possible implementation manner, the consumable storage device further includes a heating component disposed in the storage cavity, and the heating component is located on a side of the anode structure away from the electrolyte membrane;

[0012] The heating assembly is configured to heat the consumable and to heat the gas at the anode structure to guide the internal gas in the storage cavity to flow toward the anode structure.

[0013] In a possible implementation, a protrusion is protruding from the inner surface of the storage box, the protrusion is arranged around the opening and surrounds to form a mounting cavity, and the mounting cavity is connected to the opening;

[0014] The dehumidification component is detachably connected to the installation cavity, and the heating component is installed at one end of the protrusion away from the opening.

[0015] In a possible implementation manner, the heating assembly includes a connecting member and a heating member, and the connecting member is covered at an end of the protruding portion away from the opening to seal the installation cavity;

[0016] The connecting member is provided with an air hole, the air hole is connected to the installation cavity, and the heating member is arranged on a side of the connecting member away from the protruding portion.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the consumable storage device further includes a water storage box, and the water storage box is movably connected to the storage box;

[0018] The protruding portion is provided with a water outlet hole so that the water storage box is communicated with the installation cavity.

[0019] In a possible implementation manner, the consumable material storage device further includes a mounting frame, the mounting frame is disposed in the storage cavity, and the mounting frame abuts against a side of the storage box where the opening is provided;

[0020] A first cavity is provided on a side of the mounting frame close to the opening of the storage box, and the first cavity is connected to the opening. The dehumidification component is installed in the first cavity. The heating component is installed on a side of the mounting frame away from the opening of the storage box. An air hole is provided on a side of the mounting frame away from the opening of the storage box, and the air hole is connected to the first cavity.

[0021] In a possible embodiment, the consumable storage device also includes a power supply assembly, and a second cavity is provided on a side of the mounting frame close to the opening of the storage box. The power supply assembly is installed in the second cavity, and the power supply assembly is electrically connected to the heating assembly and the dehumidification assembly.

[0022] In a possible implementation, the consumable storage device further includes:

[0023] a humidity detection element, disposed in the storage cavity, the humidity detection element being configured to detect the humidity in the storage cavity;

[0024] The control element is connected to the humidity detection element, the heating component, and the dehumidification component signal to receive the humidity signal detected by the humidity detection element and control the start and stop of the heating component and the dehumidification component according to the humidity signal.

[0025] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a 3D printing device, comprising a printing body and the above-mentioned consumable storage device, wherein the consumable storage device is configured to provide consumables to the printing body.

[0026] The consumable storage device of the present application has a dehumidification component arranged in the storage cavity. The dehumidification component can electrolyze the moisture in the internal air of the storage cavity, thereby reducing the humidity of the internal air and preventing the consumables stored in the storage cavity from absorbing moisture in the internal air and affecting the performance of the consumables. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the consumable storage device in Example 1 of the present application.

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the consumable storage device in Example 1.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the installation of the dehumidification component of the consumable storage device in Example 1.

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of an explosion of the dehumidification component of the consumable storage device in Example 1.

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of an explosion of the heating component of the consumable storage device in Example 1.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic top view of the interior of the storage box of the consumable storage device in Example 1 of the present application.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of signal transmission of the consumable storage device in Example 1 of the present application.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a curve diagram of the first dehumidification capacity test of the consumable storage device of the present application in Example 1.

[0035] Fig. 9 This is a curve diagram of the second dehumidification capacity test of the consumable storage device of the present application in Example 1.

[0036] Fig.10 This is a curve diagram of the third dehumidification capacity test of the consumable storage device of the present application in Example 1.

[0037] Fig.11 This is a schematic diagram of an explosion of the consumable storage device in Example 2 of the present application.

[0038] Fig.12 This is a schematic top view of the interior of a storage box of the consumable storage device in Example 2 of the present application.

[0039] Fig.13 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the heating element of the consumable storage device in Example 2 of the present application.

[0040] Fig.14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the 3D printing device of the present application in one embodiment. Explanation of the main component symbols:

[0041] 3D printing equipment 200

[0042] Printing body 210

[0043] Support frame 211

[0044] Nozzle assembly 212

[0045] Forming platform 213

[0046] Consumable material storage devices 100a, 100b

[0047] First direction X

[0048] Second direction Y

[0049] The third direction Z

[0050] Storage Box 10

[0051] First box body 11

[0052] End cap 111

[0053] Side Panel 112

[0054] The second box body 12

[0055] Storage cavity 13

[0056] Sub-area 131

[0057] Opening 14

[0058] Waterproof breathable membrane 140

[0059] Chute 15

[0060] Protrusion 16

[0061] Mounting cavity 160

[0062] Mounting convex part 161

[0063] Fourth connection hole 1610

[0064] Water outlet 162

[0065] Boss 17

[0066] Water inlet 170

[0067] Mounting table 18

[0068] Consumables 20

[0069] Dehumidification component 30 Electrolyte membrane 31 Anode structure 32 Anode channel 321 Cathode structure 33 Cathode channel 331 First mounting plate 34 First channel 341 First connecting hole 342 Second mounting plate 35 Second channel 351 Second connecting hole 352 The third connecting hole 353 First gasket 36 The third channel 361 Second gasket 37 Fourth channel 371 Heating element 40 Connector 41 Air hole 410 Heating element 42 Ventilation holes 420 Water storage box 50 Pipeline 51 Power supply assembly 60 Control element 70 Humidity detection element 80 Mounting frame 90 First cavity 91 Second cavity 92 The third cavity 93 Ventilation holes 94 The following specific implementation methods will further illustrate the present application in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0070] The following description will refer to the accompanying drawings to more fully describe the content of the present application. Shown in the accompanying drawings are exemplary embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the exemplary embodiments set forth herein. These exemplary embodiments are provided to make the present application thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art. Similar reference numerals represent identical or similar components.

[0071] The terms used herein are only used for the purpose of describing specific exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to also include the plural forms. In addition, when used herein, "including" and / or "comprising" and / or "having", integers, steps, operations, components and / or components, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, components and / or groups thereof.

[0072] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. In addition, unless explicitly defined herein, terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the relevant technology and the content of this application, and will not be interpreted as an idealized or overly formal meaning.

[0073] The specific implementation methods of the present application are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0074] Example 1

[0075] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a consumable storage device 100 a. The consumable storage device 100 a includes a storage box 10 and a dehumidification component 30.

[0076] For the convenience of subsequent reading, the present application introduces a first direction X, a second direction Y, and a third direction Z to describe the embodiments of the present application. The first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z may be three non-parallel linear directions in space; further, the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z may be three mutually perpendicular directions in a three-dimensional coordinate system (three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system). In the subsequent embodiments, the first direction X is the X-axis direction of the coordinate axis of the three-dimensional coordinate system, the second direction Y is the Y-axis direction of the coordinate axis of the three-dimensional coordinate system, and the third direction Z is the Z-axis direction of the coordinate axis of the three-dimensional coordinate system.

[0077] A storage cavity 13 is provided in the storage box 10, and the storage cavity 13 is used to store consumables 20. The consumables 20 can be wound on a structure such as a material tray and placed in the storage cavity 13. As a raw material in 3D printing technology, the consumables 20 can be processed into a product of a desired shape. An opening 14 is provided on the outer surface of the storage box 10, and the opening 14 extends from the outer surface of the storage box 10 to the inner surface of the storage box 10, so that the opening 14 is connected to the storage cavity 13, so that the external gas outside the storage box 10 can enter the storage cavity 13 from the opening 14.

[0078] The dehumidification assembly 30 is installed in the storage chamber 13, and the dehumidification assembly 30 includes an anode structure 32, an electrolyte membrane 31, and a cathode structure 33. Along the first direction X, the anode structure 32 and the cathode structure 33 are spaced apart. The electrolyte membrane 31 is sandwiched between the anode structure 32 and the cathode structure 33. The anode structure 32 is used to contact the internal gas in the storage chamber 13 to electrolyze the water in the internal gas into ions. The cathode structure 33 is used to contact the external gas flowing in from the opening 14. The electrolyte membrane 31 is used to move the ions generated after the water is electrolyzed from the anode structure 32 to the cathode structure 33. The anode structure 32 and the cathode structure 33 can be electrically connected to the same power supply to form a loop, so that a current channel is formed between the anode structure 32, the electrolyte membrane 31, and the cathode structure 33 to facilitate the electrolysis operation.

[0079] When the moisture in the internal gas contacts the anode structure 32, the moisture is electrolyzed into hydrogen ions and oxygen. The hydrogen ions move along the current channel to the cathode structure 33, and the moved hydrogen ions react with the oxygen in the external air to generate water at the cathode structure 33. The newly generated water can then be collected or directed to the discharge storage box 10.

[0080] In this way, the consumable storage device 100a of the present application, by setting a dehumidification component 30 in the storage cavity 13, the dehumidification component 30 can electrolyze the moisture in the internal air of the storage cavity 13, thereby reducing the humidity of the internal air and preventing the consumables 20 stored in the storage cavity 13 from absorbing moisture in the internal air and affecting the performance of the consumables 20.

[0081] Please combine again Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment, the anode structure 32 and the cathode structure 33 are both made of conductive materials. Specifically, the anode structure 32 is made of titanium, platinum, zinc, aluminum, etc., and the cathode structure 33 is made of stainless steel, platinum, graphite, gold, silver, copper, etc. In addition, the electrolyte membrane 31 is a solid polymer electrolyte membrane 31 (SPE), which has stable electrochemical properties.

[0082] The anode structure 32 is a sheet structure, and its shape can be round or square, etc. The anode structure 32 is provided with an anode channel 321, which runs through the anode structure 32, and the anode channel 321 is connected to the storage chamber 13, so that the internal gas in the storage chamber 13 can contact the electrolyte membrane 31, thereby increasing the contact area between the electrolyte membrane 31 and the internal gas. It can be understood that the number of anode channels 321 can be set to one, and located at the center of the anode structure 32. Alternatively, the number of anode channels 321 is set to multiple, and multiple anode channels 321 are distributed in an array.

[0083] The cathode structure 33 is also a sheet structure, and its shape can be round or square, etc. The cathode structure 33 is provided with a cathode channel 331, which runs through the cathode structure 33, and the cathode channel 331 is connected to the opening 14, so that the external gas entering from the opening 14 can flow into the cathode channel 331 and contact the electrolyte membrane 31. It can be understood that the number of cathode channels 331 can be set to one, and it is located at the center of the cathode structure 33. Alternatively, the number of cathode channels 331 is set to multiple, and the multiple cathode channels 331 are distributed in an array.

[0084] In particular, the electrolyte membrane 31 is configured to block the gas in the cathode channel 331 from entering the anode channel 321. The outer contour of the electrolyte membrane 31 exceeds the outer contours of the anode channel 321 and the cathode channel 331, so that the anode channel 321 and the cathode channel 331 are closed by the electrolyte membrane 31, and the external gas that enters the cathode channel 331 from the opening 14 is prevented from entering the anode channel 321 and then entering the storage chamber 13 through the anode channel 321.

[0085] It is understood that when some embodiments are adopted, the outer surface of the electrolyte membrane 31 may be provided with a nanostructure, and the nanostructure may load or deposit a catalyst, and the catalyst can improve the efficiency and sensitivity of the electrochemical reaction. For example, the catalyst particles or catalyst layer of the fuel particles can be directly deposited on the outer surface of the electrolyte membrane 31 having the nanostructure by a sputtering method or the like. The nanostructure may be a nanopore structure or a "hair-like" grain structure, etc. It is understood that when the nanostructure adopts a grain structure, its specific shape may also be other irregular three-dimensional structures, as long as pores are formed between the nanostructures.

[0086] Please combine again Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment, the dehumidification assembly 30 further includes a first mounting plate 34 and a second mounting plate 35 , and the anode structure 32 , the electrolyte membrane 31 , and the cathode structure 33 are sandwiched between the first mounting plate 34 and the second mounting plate 35 .

[0087] Furthermore, the dehumidification assembly 30 also includes a first gasket 36 and a second gasket 37. Along the first direction X, the first mounting plate 34, the first gasket 36, the anode structure 32, the electrolyte membrane 31, the cathode structure 33, the second gasket 37, and the second mounting plate 35 are arranged in sequence. The first gasket 36 is sandwiched between the first mounting plate 34 and the anode structure 32, and the first gasket 36 is connected to the first mounting plate 34. The first gasket 36 can be connected to the first mounting plate 34 by means of adhesive bonding or interference fit. The second gasket 37 is sandwiched between the second mounting plate 35 and the cathode structure 33, and the second gasket 37 is connected to the second mounting plate 35. The second gasket 37 can also be connected to the second mounting plate 35 by means of adhesive bonding or interference fit.

[0088] The first gasket 36 and the second gasket 37 are both made of insulating materials such as silicone. The outer contour of the first gasket 36 exceeds the anode structure 32 , and the outer contour of the second gasket 37 exceeds the cathode structure 33 to prevent leakage of the anode structure 32 or the cathode structure 33 .

[0089] In addition, the first mounting plate 34 is connected to the second mounting plate 35 to clamp the anode structure 32, the electrolyte membrane 31, and the cathode structure 33 between the first gasket 36 and the second gasket 37. The first mounting plate 34 or the second mounting plate 35 is connected to the storage box 10, and can be connected by elements such as screws or bolts to achieve a detachable connection between the dehumidification component 30 and the storage box 10, so that the dehumidification component 30 can be disassembled or sold as a single module. Specifically, the outer contour of the first mounting plate 34 exceeds the first gasket 36, and the first mounting plate 34 is provided with a first connection hole 342 in the area where the first mounting plate 34 exceeds the first gasket 36. The outer contour of the second mounting plate 35 exceeds the second gasket 37, and the second mounting plate 35 is provided with a second connection hole 352 in the area where the second mounting plate 35 exceeds the second gasket 37. The first connection hole 342 and the second connection hole 352 are both threaded holes, and both are for fasteners such as screws to pass through, thereby achieving the connection between the first mounting plate 34 and the second mounting plate 35.

[0090] It is understandable that when other embodiments are adopted, fasteners such as screws may also pass through the first gasket 36 and the second gasket 37 and directly connect the first mounting plate 34, the first gasket 36, the second gasket 37, and the second mounting plate 35 through screws.

[0091] Further, the first mounting plate 34 is provided with a first channel 341, and the first channel 341 runs through the first mounting plate 34. The first gasket 36 is provided with a third channel 361, and the third channel 361 runs through the first gasket 36. The first channel 341 is connected to the storage cavity 13, and the third channel 361 is connected to the first channel 341 and the anode channel 321, so as to realize the communication between the storage cavity 13 and the anode channel 321.

[0092] The second mounting plate 35 is provided with a second channel 351, and the second channel 351 runs through the second mounting plate 35. The second gasket 37 is provided with a fourth channel 371, and the fourth channel 371 runs through the second gasket 37. The second channel 351 is connected to the opening 14, and the fourth channel 371 is connected to the second channel 351 and the cathode channel 331, so as to realize the connection between the opening 14 and the cathode channel 331.

[0093] Please combine again Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the storage box 10 includes a first box body 11 and a second box body 12. The first box body 11 includes an end cover 111 and a plurality of side panels 112, and the plurality of side panels 112 surround and are connected to the outer periphery of the side panels 112, so that the storage cavity 13 is formed by the plurality of side panels 112 and the end cover 111.

[0094] The second box body 12 is detachably connected to the first box body 11 to close the storage cavity 13, and the consumables 20 in the storage cavity 13 can be replaced after the second box body 12 is removed. For example, the second box body 12 is connected to the first box body 11 by means of snap connection or magnetic attraction.

[0095] It is understandable that, when other embodiments are adopted, the second box body 12 may also be movably connected to the first box body 11. For example, the second box body 12 is rotatably connected to the first box body 11, so that the storage cavity 13 can be opened or closed by rotating the second box body 12.

[0096] Please combine again Figures 2 to 6 In one embodiment, an opening 14 is provided on the outer surface of the end cover 111, and the opening 14 passes through the end cover 111. A protrusion 16 is provided on the inner surface of the end cover 111. Along the first direction X, the protrusion 16 protrudes from the inner surface of the end cover 111 to a side away from the end cover 111. The protrusion 16 is arranged around the wall of the opening 14, and is surrounded to form a mounting cavity 160, which is connected to the opening 14. The dehumidification component 30 is detachably connected to the mounting cavity 160, so that the dehumidification component 30 can be replaced according to different types of consumable storage devices 100a or stored consumables 20.

[0097] It is understandable that, in some embodiments, the protrusion 16 may be provided on the outer surface of the end cap 111, and the opening 14 may be provided at one end of the protrusion 16 away from the end cap 111, so that external air may enter the installation cavity 160 from the opening 14 and contact the cathode structure 33. This arrangement can avoid occupying the space in the storage cavity 13 for installing the dehumidification assembly 30.

[0098] It is understandable that, in other embodiments, the protrusion 16 may also be disposed through the end cover 111, that is, part of the protrusion 16 is located inside the first box body 11, and the other part of the protrusion 16 is located outside the first box body 11. This arrangement can prevent the entire protrusion 16 from being located inside the first box body 11 and occupying too much space in the storage cavity 13, and prevent the entire protrusion 16 from being located outside the first box body 11 and affecting the aesthetic appearance of the storage box 10.

[0099] Further, the following description will be made with the protrusion 16 protruding from the inner surface of the end cover 111 as an example. The inner circumferential surface of the protrusion 16 at one end close to the opening 14 is provided with a mounting protrusion 161. When the dehumidification assembly 30 is installed in the protrusion 16, the second mounting plate 35 is supported by the mounting protrusion 161. In addition, the second mounting plate 35 is provided with a third connecting hole 353, and the mounting protrusion 161 is provided with a fourth connecting hole 1610, and the third connecting hole 353 and the fourth connecting hole 1610 are both provided for fasteners such as bolts to pass through, so as to realize the connection between the second mounting plate 35 and the mounting protrusion 161. It is worth noting that part of the water generated at the cathode structure 33 flows downward along the cathode structure 33 to the inner surface of the protrusion 16 under the action of gravity, and the setting of the mounting protrusion 161 can prevent this part of the water from flowing along the protrusion 16 to the opening 14 and then flowing to the outside of the first box body 11.

[0100] It is worth noting that a waterproof breathable membrane 140 is disposed in the opening 14 . The waterproof breathable membrane 140 seals the opening 14 and allows external air to flow into the opening 14 .

[0101] Along the third direction Z, a water outlet hole 162 is formed on the bottom end surface of the protrusion 16, and the water outlet hole 162 is connected to the installation cavity 160, so that the water flowing to the inner surface of the protrusion 16 can flow out of the installation cavity 160 from the water outlet hole 162. The consumable storage device 100a also includes a water storage box 50, which can be movably connected to the storage box 10, and the water storage box 50 is connected to the water outlet hole 162, for example, a pipe 51 is connected between the water outlet hole 162 and the water storage box 50, so that the water generated at the cathode structure 33 is drained from the installation cavity 160 to the water storage box 50 for storage.

[0102] Further, a boss 17 is convexly provided on the inner surface of the end cover 111, and the boss 17 is provided below the protrusion 16 along the third direction Z. A chute 15 is provided on the outer surface of the end cover 111, and the chute 15 extends along the first direction X, and the chute 15 passes through the end cover 111 and then extends into the boss 17, and the water storage box 50 can be slidably accommodated in the chute 15, so that the water stored in the water storage box 50 can be poured out after the water storage box 50 is pulled out. A water inlet hole 170 is provided on the top surface of the boss 17, and the water inlet hole 170 is connected to the chute 15, and the water outlet hole 162 is connected to the water inlet hole 170 through the pipe 51, and the top surface of the water storage box 50 is open, so that the water flowing into the water inlet hole 170 can directly flow into the water storage box 50.

[0103] It is worth noting that when some embodiments are adopted, when the storage cavity 13 of the first box body 11 is divided into multiple sub-areas 131 along the second direction Y to store multiple consumables 20, the number of protrusions 16 can also be set to multiple, and the number of protrusions 16 is the same as the number of sub-areas 131 separated by the storage cavity 13, and a dehumidification component 30 can be set in each protrusion 16 to achieve separate dehumidification of the consumables 20 in each sub-area 131, so as to facilitate the selection of whether to switch the dehumidification component 30 or adjust the working power of the dehumidification component 30 according to factors such as whether different consumables 20 are used or the material, so as to realize intelligent dehumidification.

[0104] It is worth noting that when adopting other embodiments, when the storage cavity 13 of the first box body 11 is divided into multiple areas along the second direction Y to store multiple consumables 20, the protrusion 16 can also be set to only one, so as to synchronously dehumidify the consumables 20 in multiple sub-areas 131 through a single dehumidification component 30, thereby reducing costs.

[0105] Please combine again Figures 2 to 6 In one embodiment, the consumable storage device 100a further includes a heating component 40. The heating component 40 is installed in the storage cavity 13 and is located on the side of the anode structure 32 away from the electrolyte membrane 31. The heating component 40 is used to heat the consumable 20 to directly dehumidify the consumable 20 and vaporize the moisture in the consumable 20. In addition, the heating component 40 is also used to heat the gas at the anode structure 32 to guide the internal gas in the storage cavity 13 to flow toward the anode structure 32.

[0106] It is worth noting that the setting of the heating component 40 will increase the temperature of the gas near it, and the temperature of the internal gas in the storage chamber 13 farther away from the heating component 40 is lower than the gas heated near the heating component 40, thereby forming heat convection for the gas in the storage chamber 13 and increasing the flow rate of the gas in the storage chamber 13, so that after the gas containing moisture near the heating component 40 is dehumidified, the gas in other areas that has not yet been dehumidified can quickly flow to the heating component 40 and be dehumidified by the nearby dehumidification component 30, thereby improving the dehumidification efficiency of the internal gas in the storage chamber 13.

[0107] Specifically, the heating component 40 is installed at one end of the protrusion 16 away from the opening 14. The heating component 40 includes a connector 41 and a heating component 42. The connector 41 is covered at one end of the protrusion 16 away from the opening 14, and is used to close the installation cavity 160 to prevent water in the installation cavity 160 from flowing into the storage cavity 13. The connector 41 is provided with an air hole 410, and the air hole 410 is connected to the installation cavity 160 to ensure that the internal gas in the storage cavity 13 can flow into the installation cavity 160 from the air hole 410 and then be dehumidified by the dehumidification component 30. The heating component 42 is installed on one side of the connector 41 away from the protrusion 16. The connector 41 is made of a heat-insulating material to prevent the heating component 42 from directly contacting the protrusion 16 and causing the temperature of the first box body 11 to rise. The heating element 42 is provided with an air hole 420, which is in communication with the air hole 410, so that the internal gas in the storage cavity 13 can pass through the heating element 42 and enter the installation cavity 160 to be dehumidified by the dehumidification assembly 30. The heating element 42 can be a heating film or a resistance wire, which is arranged in a cross shape to form the air hole 420.

[0108] In particular, as mentioned above, when there are multiple protrusions 16, a heating component 40 can be set outside each protrusion 16, which is convenient for selecting whether to turn on or off the heating component 40 or adjust the working power of the heating component 40 according to factors such as whether different consumables 20 are used or the material, thereby realizing intelligent dehumidification.

[0109] It is understood that, in some embodiments, the heating assembly 40 may not be provided with the connecting member 41 to close the mounting cavity 160. The outer circumference of the first mounting plate 34 abuts against the inner circumference of the mounting cavity 160 to prevent water from flowing from the mounting cavity 160 to the storage cavity 13 through the first mounting plate 34. The heating element 42 is horizontally placed on the side plate 112 and close to the protrusion 16. In addition, the heating element 42 is located below the consumable 20 to heat the consumable 20 from bottom to top.

[0110] Please combine again Figure 7 , and see Figure 2 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the consumable storage device 100 a further includes a power supply component 60 , a humidity detection component 80 , and a control component 70 .

[0111] The inner surface of the end cover 111 is provided with a mounting platform 18, and the mounting platform 18 is provided above the protrusion 16 along the third direction Z. The power supply assembly 60 is mounted on the mounting platform 18, and the power supply assembly 60 is electrically connected to the dehumidification assembly 30, the heating assembly 40, the humidity detection element 80, and the control element 70 to supply power to the four.

[0112] The humidity detection element 80 is disposed in the storage cavity 13 . The humidity detection element 80 is a humidity sensor or the like, and is used to detect the humidity of the internal gas in the storage cavity 13 .

[0113] The control element 70 is connected to the humidity detection element 80 by signal, and is used to receive the humidity signal detected by the humidity detection element 80. The control element 70 is also connected to the heating component 40 and the dehumidification component 30 by signal, and is used to control the start and stop of the heating component 40 and the dehumidification component 30 according to the humidity signal to achieve multi-stage dehumidification.

[0114] Specifically, the control element 70 is provided with a normal threshold and an enhanced threshold. When the humidity in the storage chamber 13 is less than the normal threshold, the dehumidification component 30 and the heating component 40 do not work. When the humidity in the storage chamber 13 is greater than or equal to the normal threshold and less than the enhanced threshold, the control element 70 controls the dehumidification component 30 to start working. When the humidity in the storage chamber 13 is greater than or equal to the enhanced threshold, the control element 70 controls the dehumidification component 30 and the heating component 40 to work simultaneously to improve the dehumidification efficiency.

[0115] It can be understood that when the storage cavity 13 is divided into multiple sub-areas 131 to store multiple consumables 20, the control element 70 can adjust the start or stop or power of the dehumidification component 30 and the heating component 40 of the corresponding sub-area 131 according to factors such as the material or usage of the consumables 20 in different sub-areas 131.

[0116] The consumable storage device 100 a provided in Example 1 is now used to perform three dehumidification capacity tests to detect the dehumidification capacity of the consumable storage device 100 a .

[0117] The three dehumidification capacity tests all used a consumable storage device 100a with an internal cavity size of 20L and a dehumidification component 30 of the same structure and size. It is worth noting that the consumable storage device 100a used in the test has only a single sub-area 131 and a corresponding dehumidification component 30, and the sub-area 131 is the entire internal cavity of the consumable storage device 100a.

[0118] In the dehumidification assembly 30 used in the three dehumidification capacity tests, the electrolyte membrane 31 is a solid electrolyte membrane with a length of 34 mm and a width of 22 mm. The anode structure 32 is made of platinum-plated (TA2) material with a thickness of 0.5 mm. The cathode structure 33 is made of stainless steel (such as SUS303) with a thickness of 0.5 mm. In addition, the dehumidification assembly 30 uses a DC voltage when working, the voltage value is 3V, and the working current is 2A.

[0119] When the first dehumidification capacity test is performed, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a is 30.5°C. First, the chamber of the storage device 100a is humidified to 90% RH and then sealed. Then, the dehumidification component 30 is opened, and the humidity change and temperature change of the chamber are recorded. The humidity change and temperature change are as follows: Figure 8 As shown in the figure, the upper curve is the humidity change curve, and the lower curve is the temperature change curve.

[0120] It took a total of 51 hours and 40 minutes for the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a to drop from 90% RH to 40% RH, and when the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a dropped to 40% RH, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a was 30.4° C. It took a total of 70 hours and 50 minutes for the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a to drop from 90% RH to 38.6% RH, and when the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a dropped to 38.6% RH, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a was 30.4° C.

[0121] During the second dehumidification capacity test, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a was 31.2°C. First, the chamber of the storage device 100a was humidified to 90% RH and then sealed. Then, the dehumidification component 30 was opened and the humidity and temperature changes of the chamber were recorded. The humidity and temperature changes are as follows: Fig. 9 As shown in the figure, the upper curve is the humidity change curve, and the lower curve is the temperature change curve.

[0122] It took a total of 49 hours and 30 minutes for the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a to drop from 90% RH to 40% RH, and when the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a dropped to 40% RH, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a was 30° C. It took a total of 72 hours for the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a to drop from 90% RH to 36.9% RH, and when the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a dropped to 36.9% RH, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a was 31.2° C.

[0123] When the third dehumidification capacity test is performed, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a is 30°C. First, the chamber of the storage device 100a is humidified to 90% RH and then sealed. Then, the dehumidification component 30 and the heating component 40 are turned on, and the humidity change and temperature change of the chamber are recorded. The humidity change and temperature change are as follows: Fig.10 As shown in the figure, the upper curve is the humidity change curve, and the lower curve is the temperature change curve.

[0124] It took a total of 35 hours and 20 minutes for the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a to drop from 90% RH to 40% RH, and when the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a dropped to 40% RH, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a was 34.6° C. It took a total of 68 hours for the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a to drop from 90% RH to 35.7% RH, and when the humidity of the chamber of the storage device 100a dropped to 35.7% RH, the temperature of the chamber of the storage device 100a was 34.9° C.

[0125] It can be seen that when the heating component 40 and the dehumidification component 30 work simultaneously, the dehumidification efficiency is higher than that when only the dehumidification component 30 works.

[0126] Example 2

[0127] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, this embodiment provides a consumable storage device 100 b . The consumable storage device 100 b includes a storage box 10 , a dehumidification component 30 , a heating element 42 , a power supply component 60 , a water storage box 50 , and a mounting frame 90 .

[0128] Among them, the structures and working principles of the storage box 10, the dehumidification component 30, the heating element 42, the power supply component 60, and the water storage box 50 are the same as those in Example 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0129] The mounting frame 90 is installed in the storage cavity 13, and the mounting frame 90 abuts against the inner surface of the end cover 111 of the storage box 10. The mounting frame 90 can be detachably connected to the end cover 111 by fasteners such as bolts.

[0130] A first cavity 91 is provided on a side of the mounting frame 90 close to the end cover 111, and the first cavity 91 is connected to the opening 14. The dehumidification assembly 30 is detachably mounted in the first cavity 91, and external air can enter the first cavity 91 through the opening 14. The heating element 42 is mounted on a side of the mounting frame 90 away from the end cover 111, and a vent hole 94 is provided on a side of the mounting frame 90 away from the end cover 111, and the vent hole 94 is connected to the first cavity 91, so that the internal air in the storage cavity 13 can enter the first cavity 91 through the vent hole 94.

[0131] Furthermore, a second cavity 92 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 90 close to the end cover 111. The second cavity 92 is arranged above the first cavity 91 along the third direction Z. The power supply assembly 60 is installed in the second cavity 92. In addition, the control element 70 can also be installed in the second cavity 92.

[0132] Furthermore, a third cavity 93 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 90 close to the end cover 111, and the third cavity 93 is provided below the first cavity 91 at intervals along the third direction Z. The third cavity 93 is connected to the first cavity 91, so that the water in the first cavity 91 can flow into the third cavity 93. The water storage box 50 can be slidably installed in the third cavity 93, and the water flowing into the third cavity 93 can flow into the water storage box 50 for storage. The end cover 111 is provided with a chute 15, which passes through the end cover 111 and then connects to the third cavity 93. The chute 15 can be passed through by the water storage box 50, so that the water storage box 50 can be drawn out of the storage box 10 and poured out.

[0133] It is worth noting that the number of the first cavities 91 can be set to be multiple, and the multiple first cavities 91 are arranged at intervals along the second direction Y, and the number of the multiple first cavities 91 is the same as the number of the sub-areas 131, so that the consumables 20 in each sub-area 131 can have corresponding dehumidification components 30 and heating components 40 to dehumidify them. Correspondingly, the third cavities 93 are also set to be multiple, and are arranged one-to-one with the first cavities 91.

[0134] In this way, the consumable storage device 100b provided in Example 2 can install the power supply component 60, the control element 70, the dehumidification component 30, the heating element 42, and the water storage box 50 on the mounting frame 90 by setting up the mounting frame 90, so that the structure of the consumable storage device 100b is more compact, and the power supply component 60, the control element 70, the dehumidification component 30, the heating element 42 and the water storage box 50 can be taken out at the same time by disassembling the mounting frame 90 and the storage box 10, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency.

[0135] like Fig.14 As shown, combined with Figure 1 and Fig.11 The embodiment of the present application further provides a 3D printing device 200 , including a printing body 210 and the consumable storage device 100 a in the above embodiment 1. The consumable storage device 100 a is used to provide consumables 20 to the printing body 210 .

[0136] The printing body 210 includes a support frame 211, a nozzle assembly 212, and a molding platform 213. The nozzle assembly 212 is movably mounted on the support frame 211, and the moving direction of the nozzle assembly 212 includes but is not limited to a first direction X, a second direction Y, and a third direction Z. The molding platform 213 is located below the nozzle assembly 212. The consumable storage device 100a is fixed on the support frame 211 or on the outside of the support frame 211 to achieve proximal feeding or distal feeding. A feeding mechanism (not shown) is provided in the consumable storage device 100a, and the feeding mechanism transports the consumables 20 stored in the consumable storage device 100a to the nozzle assembly 212, and then the nozzle assembly 212 processes the consumables 20 and sprays them onto the molding platform 213 to form a product.

[0137] It is understandable that the 3D printing device 200 may also adopt the consumable storage device 100b in the above-mentioned embodiment 2.

[0138] In the above, the specific embodiments of the present application are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and substitutions may be made to the specific embodiments of the present application without departing from the scope of the present application. These changes and substitutions are all within the scope defined by the present application.

Claims

1. A consumable storage device, characterized in that: include: A storage box, wherein a storage cavity is provided therein, the storage cavity is used to store consumables, and an opening is provided on the outer surface of the storage box, the opening extends from the outer surface of the storage box to the inner surface of the storage box to communicate with the storage cavity; A dehumidification component is disposed in the storage chamber, the dehumidification component comprises an anode structure, an electrolyte membrane, and a cathode structure, the electrolyte membrane is disposed between the anode structure and the cathode structure; The anode structure is configured to contact the internal gas in the storage cavity to electrolyze the moisture in the internal gas into ions; the cathode structure is configured to contact the external gas flowing in from the opening; and the electrolyte membrane is configured to allow the ions to move from the anode structure to the cathode structure.

2. The consumable material storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anode structure is provided with an anode channel, and the anode channel is connected to the storage cavity; The cathode structure is provided with a cathode channel, and the cathode channel is connected to the opening; The electrolyte membrane is configured to block the gas in the cathode channel from entering the anode channel.

3. The consumable material storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dehumidification assembly further includes a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate is connected to the second mounting plate, and the first mounting plate or the second mounting plate is connected to the storage box; The anode structure, electrolyte membrane, and cathode structure are disposed between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate.

4. The consumable material storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first mounting plate is provided with a first channel, the first channel connecting the storage cavity and the anode channel; the second mounting plate is provided with a second channel, the second channel connecting the opening and the cathode channel.

5. The consumable material storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The consumable material storage device further comprises a heating component disposed in the storage cavity, wherein the heating component is located on a side of the anode structure away from the electrolyte membrane; The heating assembly is configured to heat the consumable and to heat the gas at the anode structure to guide the internal gas in the storage cavity to flow toward the anode structure.

6. The consumable material storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner surface of the storage box is provided with a protrusion, the protrusion is arranged around the opening and surrounds to form a mounting cavity, and the mounting cavity is connected to the opening; The dehumidification component is detachably connected to the installation cavity, and the heating component is arranged at an end of the protruding portion away from the opening.

7. The consumable material storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heating assembly comprises a connecting member and a heating member, wherein the connecting member is covered at an end of the protruding portion away from the opening to seal the installation cavity; The connecting member is provided with an air hole, the air hole is connected to the installation cavity, and the heating member is arranged on a side of the connecting member away from the protruding portion.

8. The consumable material storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The consumable material storage device further comprises a water storage box, and the water storage box is movably connected to the storage box; The protruding portion is provided with a water outlet hole so that the water storage box is communicated with the installation cavity.

9. The consumable material storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The consumable material storage device further comprises a mounting frame, the mounting frame is arranged in the storage cavity, and the mounting frame abuts against a side of the storage box where the opening is opened; A first cavity is provided on a side of the mounting frame close to the opening of the storage box, and the first cavity is connected to the opening. The dehumidification component is installed in the first cavity. The heating component is installed on a side of the mounting frame away from the opening of the storage box. An air hole is provided on a side of the mounting frame away from the opening of the storage box, and the air hole is connected to the first cavity.

10. The consumable material storage device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The consumable storage device also includes a power supply component. A second cavity is provided on a side of the mounting frame close to the opening of the storage box. The power supply component is installed in the second cavity and is electrically connected to the heating component and the dehumidification component.

11. The consumable material storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The consumable storage device also includes: a humidity detection element, disposed in the storage cavity, the humidity detection element being configured to detect the humidity in the storage cavity; The control element is connected to the humidity detection element, the heating component, and the dehumidification component signal to receive the humidity signal detected by the humidity detection element and control the start and stop of the heating component and the dehumidification component according to the humidity signal.

12. A 3D printing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a printing body and a consumable material storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the consumable material storage device is configured to provide consumable materials to the printing body.

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