Novel photocuring 3D printer leveling mechanism

By designing the leveling mechanism of spherical parts and leveling pipe assembly in the photocuring 3D printer, the deviation problem of the leveling device in the prior art on the uneven surface is solved, and a more flexible and efficient printing platform leveling is achieved, and printing quality is improved.

CN222538305UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-28SHANDONG YIJIUYUAN SCULPTURE ART CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421350876.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-13
Publication Date
2025-02-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-13

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Technical Problem

Due to the limitation of the through-bar hole, the leveling device of the existing photocuring 3D printer is fixed perpendicularly with the printing platform on the uneven surface, which makes the gear meshing easily deviate, affecting the leveling effect of the printing platform.

Method used

A new optical curing 3D printer leveling mechanism is designed, using spherical parts and leveling pipe assembly, and the screw and lifting pipe are driven by the motor, combined with balls and limiting projections to achieve flexible leveling of the printing platform.

Benefits of technology

The leveling mechanism can level the printing platform more flexibly, reduce gear meshing deviation, and improve the flatness and printing quality of the printing platform.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a novel photocuring 3D printer leveling mechanism which comprises a printer base, a leveling plate is arranged on the upper portion of the printer base, a mounting seat is fixedly mounted at one corner of the upper portion of the printer base, a spherical piece is embedded in the mounting seat, and leveling pipe assemblies are mounted at the other three corners of the printer base. The leveling pipe assembly comprises a leveling pipe, a motor is fixedly installed on the lower portion of the leveling pipe, a lifting pipe is arranged in the leveling pipe, and limiting protrusions are integrally arranged on the two sides of the lifting pipe. Due to the arrangement of the leveling pipe, the motor, the lifting pipe, the limiting protrusion, the screw and the balls, the leveling plate can be leveled more flexibly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of 3D printers, and in particular relates to a novel light-curing 3D printer leveling mechanism. Background Art

[0002] At present, a leveling mechanism is usually installed in a light-curing 3D printer, and the leveling mechanism is used to level the 3D printing tray. The existing automatic leveling device for 3D printers includes a body, a bearing base and a nozzle are slidably connected to the body, a printing platform is mounted on the bearing base, and the nozzle is mounted above the printing platform; and: a leveling module, which is used to adjust the height difference between the four corners of the printing platform and the bearing base. However, due to the limitation of the rod hole, when the leveling device is uneven, the screw rod is vertically fixed to the printing platform, so the meshing of its gears is prone to a certain deviation, so the leveling effect of the printing platform is limited. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a novel leveling mechanism for a light-curing 3D printer, which can more flexibly level the printing platform.

[0004] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A novel leveling mechanism for a light-curing 3D printer comprises a printer base, an adjustment plate is arranged on the upper part of the printer base, a mounting seat is fixedly installed at one corner of the upper part of the printer base, a spherical piece is embedded in the mounting seat, and leveling pipe assemblies are installed at the other three corners of the printer base. The leveling pipe assembly comprises a leveling pipe, a motor is fixedly installed at the lower part of the leveling pipe, a lifting pipe is arranged inside the leveling pipe, limiting protrusions are integrated on both sides of the lifting pipe, grooves are provided on both sides of the interior of the leveling pipe, a screw is threadedly connected to the lifting pipe, the lower end of the screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, and a ball is embedded in the upper end of the lifting pipe.

[0006] Preferably, a bolt for fixing the spherical member is installed on one side of the mounting seat.

[0007] Preferably, the spherical member is fixed to a corner of the adjustment plate.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0009] 1. In the utility model, the arrangement of the leveling tube, the motor, the lifting tube, the limiting protrusion, the screw rod and the ball bearing is conducive to more flexible leveling of the leveling plate.

[0010] 2. In the present invention, the installation seat and the setting of the spherical piece are conducive to connecting the printer base and the adjustment plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the leveling pipe assembly of the utility model.

[0013] In the figure:

[0014] 1. Printer base; 2. Leveling plate; 3. Mounting seat; 4. Spherical part; 5. Leveling tube assembly; 51. Leveling tube; 52. Motor; 53. Lifting tube; 54. Limiting protrusion; 55. Screw; 56. Ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 As shown, a novel leveling mechanism for a light-curing 3D printer includes a printer base 1, an adjustment plate 2 is arranged on the upper part of the printer base 1, a mounting seat 3 is fixedly installed at a corner of the upper part of the printer base 1, a spherical member 4 is embedded in the mounting seat 3, and a bolt for fixing the spherical member 4 is installed on one side of the mounting seat 3, the spherical member 4 is fixed to a corner of the adjustment plate 2, and leveling tube assemblies 5 are installed at the other three corners of the printer base 1.

[0016] In this embodiment, combined with the Figure 2 As shown, the leveling tube assembly 5 includes a leveling tube 51, a motor 52 is fixedly installed at the lower part of the leveling tube 51, a lifting tube 53 is arranged inside the leveling tube 51, limiting protrusions 54 are integrated on both sides of the lifting tube 53, grooves are provided on both sides of the interior of the leveling tube 51, the lifting tube 53 is slidably connected with the leveling tube 51 through the limiting protrusions 54 and the grooves, a screw 55 is threadedly connected inside the lifting tube 53, the lower end of the screw 55 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 52, and a ball 56 is embedded in the upper end of the lifting tube 53, the motor 52 drives the screw 55 to rotate, when the screw 55 rotates, the lifting tube 53 is lifted and lowered along the leveling tube 51 through the limiting protrusion 54, and the ball 56 lifts and lowers a corner of the leveling plate 2 to level it, and after leveling, the bolts on one side of the mounting seat 3 for fixing the spherical member 4 are tightened to perform leveling more flexibly.

[0017] In this embodiment, specifically, the plurality of leveling tubes 51 are fixedly installed in through holes formed at three corners of the printer base 1 .

[0018] In this embodiment, specifically, the balls 56 are arranged in contact with the lower surface of the leveling plate 2 .

[0019] How it works

[0020] In the utility model, before leveling, the user turns on the leveling laser sensor of the external light-curing 3D printer, so that the laser sensor detects the positions of the four corners of the leveling plate 2, connects the motor 52 to the external control device, and then loosens the bolts on one side of the mounting seat 3 for fixing the spherical part 4, and the leveling tube assembly 5 levels the positions of the three corners of the leveling plate 2.

[0021] Utilizing the technical solution described in the utility model, or those skilled in the art designing similar technical solutions inspired by the technical solution of the utility model to achieve the above-mentioned technical effects, all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A novel leveling mechanism for a light-curing 3D printer, characterized in that: The novel light-curing 3D printer leveling mechanism comprises a printer base (1), an adjustment plate (2) is arranged on the upper part of the printer base (1), a mounting seat (3) is fixedly installed at one corner of the upper part of the printer base (1), a spherical member (4) is embedded in the mounting seat (3), and a leveling pipe assembly (5) is installed at the other three corners of the printer base (1). The leveling pipe assembly (5) comprises a leveling pipe (51), a motor (52) is fixedly installed at the lower part of the leveling pipe (51), a lifting pipe (53) is arranged inside the leveling pipe (51), limiting protrusions (54) are integrally arranged on both sides of the lifting pipe (53), grooves are provided on both sides of the leveling pipe (51), a screw rod (55) is threadedly connected inside the lifting pipe (53), the lower end of the screw rod (55) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (52), and a ball (56) is embedded in the upper end of the lifting pipe (53).

2. The novel light-curing 3D printer leveling mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A bolt for fixing the spherical member (4) is installed on one side of the mounting seat (3).

3. The novel light-curing 3D printer leveling mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The spherical piece (4) is fixed to a corner of the adjustment plate (2).

4. The novel light-curing 3D printer leveling mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting tube (53) is slidably connected to the leveling tube (51) via a limiting protrusion (54) and a groove.

5. The novel light-curing 3D printer leveling mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of leveling tubes (51) are respectively fixedly mounted in through holes provided at three corners of the printer base (1).

6. The novel light-curing 3D printer leveling mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The balls (56) are arranged in contact with the lower surface of the leveling plate (2).