Support for metal 3D printer

By designing a metal 3D printer bracket including lifting plate and snapping assembly, the problem of inflexible bracket height in the prior art is solved, flexible height adjustment and rapid fixing and disassembly are achieved, and the flexibility of use and maintenance efficiency are improved.

CN222552173UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04SUZHOU ZHIJIN ADDITIVE MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420144901.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-20
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-20

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Technical Problem

The height of the existing metal 3D printer brackets is inflexible and cannot be adaptively adjusted according to the user's height and work scenario, resulting in low flexibility in use.

Method used

A metal 3D printer bracket including a support frame, a lifting plate, a drive assembly and a snap assembly is designed. The height adjustment of the lifting plate is achieved through the coordination of the motor, a threaded rod, a fixed gear and a rack, and the fast fixing and disassembly are achieved through the snap assembly.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible adjustment of bracket height, adapts to the height needs of different environments and users, and improves the flexibility of use and maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of 3D printing, and discloses a metal 3D printer support which comprises a supporting frame and a printer body, a driving assembly is arranged in the left side of the supporting frame, a sliding groove is formed in the right side of the supporting frame, and the outer side of the driving assembly is in threaded connection with a lifting plate. A rack is arranged in the right side of the supporting frame, the lifting plate makes contact with the rack, a fixed gear is arranged in the right side of the lifting plate, a linkage gear is fixedly connected to the front end of the transmission rod, and a limiting assembly is fixedly connected to the right side of the front end of the lifting plate. According to the printer, by adjusting the height of the lifting plate, the printer can adapt to different environment requirements, more flexibly adapt to the height of a user and more easily adapt to different working scenes and requirements, the printer body is rapidly fixed and detached, the maintenance efficiency and usability are improved, and the printer body is more convenient to move or maintain.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of 3D printing, in particular to a bracket for a metal 3D printer. Background Art

[0002] A metal 3D printer is a device that uses metal materials for three-dimensional printing. It is a metal additive manufacturing technology. Compared with traditional manufacturing methods, metal 3D printers gradually build the three-dimensional structure of metal parts by stacking metal powder or wire materials layer by layer and sintering or melting them with laser beams or electron beams. The bracket for metal 3D printers is used to place and fix the support for metal 3D printers to ensure the stability and safety of metal 3D printers. Prevent the machine from shaking or being unstable during operation.

[0003] Some existing metal 3D printer brackets directly place the metal 3D printer on the bracket, but the height may be too low or too high, and cannot adapt to the height of the user according to usage in daily use, and has low flexibility. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings existing in the prior art, and to propose a bracket for a metal 3D printer, aiming to improve the problem that some metal 3D printer brackets in the prior art directly place the metal 3D printer on the bracket, but the height may be lower or higher, and it is impossible to adapt to the height of the user according to the usage in daily use, and the flexibility is low.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A bracket for a metal 3D printer comprises a support frame and a printer body, a driving assembly is arranged inside the left side of the support frame, a sliding groove is arranged inside the right side of the support frame, a lifting plate is threadedly connected to the outer side of the driving assembly, a rack is arranged inside the right side of the support frame, the lifting plate is in contact with the rack, a fixed gear is arranged inside the right side of the lifting plate, a transmission rod is fixedly connected to the front end of the fixed gear, a linkage gear is fixedly connected to the front end of the transmission rod, a limiting assembly is fixedly connected to the right side of the front end of the lifting plate, four buckle assemblies are slidably connected to the inside of the lifting plate, a protective chamber 1 is arranged on the right side of the inside of the lifting plate, and a protective chamber 2 is fixedly connected to the right side of the front part of the lifting plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a motor and a threaded rod, the motor is arranged inside the left side of the support frame, and the bottom end of the threaded rod is fixedly connected to the driving end of the motor.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting assembly includes an electric push rod and a limiting block, the rear side of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the front side of the lifting plate, and the rear end of the limiting block is slidably connected to the inside of the front side of the lifting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, each of the buckle assemblies includes a connecting rod, a bottom block, a pulling spring, a clamping block and a clamping slot. The outer side of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the inside of the lifting plate, the top of the bottom block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting rod, the pulling spring is sleeved on the outer side of the connecting rod, the bottom end of the clamping block is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod, and the four clamping slots are arranged inside the lifting plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the lifting plate is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove, and the transmission rod is rotationally connected to the inside of the right side of the lifting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixed gear is rotatably connected to the interior of the first protection chamber, and the linkage gear is rotatably connected to the interior of the second protection chamber.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom end of the pulling spring is fixedly connected to the top end of the bottom block, and the top end of the pulling spring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate.

[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] In the utility model, through the mutual cooperation of structures such as the motor, threaded rod, fixed gear and rack, it is possible to adjust the height of the lifting plate to adapt to different environmental requirements, more flexibly adapt to the height of the user, and more easily adapt to different work scenes and needs.

[0015] In the utility model, by the mutual cooperation of the connecting rod, the bottom block, the pulling spring and the clamping block, the printer body can be quickly fixed and disassembled, the maintenance efficiency and ease of use are improved, and the printer body can be moved or maintained more conveniently. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a bracket for a metal 3D printer proposed by the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the threaded rod structure of a bracket for a metal 3D printer proposed by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural cross-sectional view of the second protection chamber of a bracket for a metal 3D printer proposed by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural cross-sectional view of a lifting plate for a metal 3D printer proposed by the utility model.

[0021] Legend:

[0022] 1. Support frame; 2. Motor; 3. Threaded rod; 4. Lifting plate; 5. Rack; 6. Fixed gear; 7. Transmission rod; 8. Linkage gear; 9. Electric push rod; 10. Limit block; 11. Printer body; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Bottom block; 14. Pull spring; 15. Block; 16. Slot; 17. Protection chamber 1; 18. Protection chamber 2; 19. Sliding slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in 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 in 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.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-3 , an embodiment provided by the utility model: a bracket for a metal 3D printer, comprising a support frame 1 and a printer body 11, a driving assembly is arranged inside the left side of the support frame 1, a sliding groove 19 is arranged inside the right side of the support frame 1, the sliding groove 19 is designed to facilitate the lifting and lowering of the lifting plate 4, the lifting plate 4 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the driving assembly, a rack 5 is arranged inside the right side of the support frame 1, the rack 5 is designed to cooperate with the fixed gear 6, the transmission rod 7 and the linkage gear 8, so that it is more convenient for the limit assembly to limit it, the lifting plate 4 contacts with the rack 5, a fixed gear 6 is arranged inside the right side of the lifting plate 4, the front end of the fixed gear 6 is fixedly connected to the transmission rod 7, the front end of the transmission rod 7 is fixedly connected to the linkage gear 8, the front right side of the lifting plate 4 is fixedly connected to the limiting assembly, the internal sliding connection of the lifting plate 4 is four buckle assemblies, the internal right side of the lifting plate 4 is provided with a protective chamber 17, the protective chamber 17 is designed to protect the fixed gear 6, the front right side of the lifting plate 4 is fixedly connected to the protective chamber 2 18, and the protective chamber 2 18 is designed to protect the linkage gear 8.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the driving assembly includes a motor 2 and a threaded rod 3. The motor 2 is arranged inside the left side of the support frame 1. The bottom end of the threaded rod 3 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the motor 2. The motor 2 is designed to drive the threaded rod 3 to rotate, thereby lifting and lowering the lifting plate 4.

[0026] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the limit assembly includes an electric push rod 9 and a limit block 10. The rear side of the electric push rod 9 is fixedly connected to the front side of the lifting plate 4. The rear end of the limit block 10 is slidably connected to the front side of the lifting plate 4. The electric push rod 9 is designed to push the limit block 10. The lifting plate 4 is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove 19. The transmission rod 7 is rotatably connected to the inside of the right side of the lifting plate 4. The lifting plate 4 is designed to facilitate the placement of the printer body 11. The transmission rod 7 is designed to facilitate the connection between the fixed gear 6 and the linkage gear 8. The fixed gear 6 is rotatably connected to the inside of the protection chamber 1 17. The linkage gear 8 is rotatably connected to the inside of the protection chamber 2 18. The fixed gear 6 is designed to facilitate the engagement with the rack 5. The linkage gear 8 is designed to facilitate the limiting of it by the limit assembly.

[0027] like Figure 5 As shown, each buckle assembly includes a connecting rod 12, a bottom block 13, a pulling spring 14, a card block 15 and a card slot 16. The outer side of the connecting rod 12 is slidably connected to the inside of the lifting plate 4. The connecting rod 12 is designed to cooperate with the card block 15, the pulling spring 14 and the bottom block 13 to fix the printer body 11 on the top of the lifting plate 4. The top of the bottom block 13 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting rod 12. The pulling spring 14 is sleeved on the outer side of the connecting rod 12. The pulling spring 14 is designed to push the bottom block 13, so that The block 15 is tightly stuck in the slot 16 through the connecting rod 12, and the bottom end of the block 15 is fixedly connected to the top end of the connecting rod 12. Four slots 16 are arranged inside the lifting plate 4. The design of the slot 16 is to facilitate the block 15 to be stuck inside it. The bottom end of the pulling spring 14 is fixedly connected to the top end of the bottom block 13, and the top end of the pulling spring 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate 4. The design of the pulling spring 14 is to push the bottom block 13, so that the block 15 is tightly stuck in the slot 16 through the connecting rod 12.

[0028] Working principle: When the height of the printer body 11 needs to be adjusted, the motor 2 is started, and the threaded rod 3 is driven by the motor 2 to lift the lifting plate 4. During this period, the electric push rod 9 will drive the limit block 10 to no longer contact the linkage gear 8, so that the fixed gear 6 no longer blocks the rack 5, so that the lifting plate 4 can adjust the height. By adjusting the height of the lifting plate 4, it can adapt to different environmental requirements, more flexibly adapt to the height of the user, and more easily adapt to different work scenes and needs. When the printer body 11 needs to be fixed on the top of the lifting plate 4, the printer body 11 is placed in a suitable position on the lifting plate 4, and the connecting rod 12 is pulled to engage different card blocks 15 in the inside of the card slot 16. The pulling spring 14 will push the bottom block 13, so that the card block 15 is tightly stuck in the card slot 16 through the connecting rod 12. At this time, the printer body 11 is tightly fixed on the top of the lifting plate 4. By quickly fixing and disassembling the printer body 11, the maintenance efficiency and ease of use are improved, and it is more convenient to move or maintain the printer body 11.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. 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 support for a metal 3D printer, comprising a support frame (1) and a printer body (11), characterized in that: A driving assembly is arranged inside the left side of the support frame (1), a sliding groove (19) is arranged inside the right side of the support frame (1), a lifting plate (4) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the driving assembly, a rack (5) is arranged inside the right side of the support frame (1), the lifting plate (4) is in contact with the rack (5), a fixed gear (6) is arranged inside the right side of the lifting plate (4), a transmission rod (7) is fixedly connected to the front end of the fixed gear (6), a linkage gear (8) is fixedly connected to the front end of the transmission rod (7), a limiting assembly is fixedly connected to the right side of the front end of the lifting plate (4), four buckle assemblies are slidably connected to the inside of the lifting plate (4), a protection chamber 1 (17) is arranged on the right side of the inside of the lifting plate (4), and a protection chamber 2 (18) is fixedly connected to the right side of the front part of the lifting plate (4).

2. A bracket for a metal 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly comprises a motor (2) and a threaded rod (3); the motor (2) is arranged inside the left side of the support frame (1); and the bottom end of the threaded rod (3) is fixedly connected to the driving end of the motor (2).

3. A bracket for a metal 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting assembly comprises an electric push rod (9) and a limiting block (10), the rear side of the electric push rod (9) being fixedly connected to the front side of the lifting plate (4), and the rear end of the limiting block (10) being slidably connected to the interior of the front side of the lifting plate (4).

4. The bracket for a metal 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the buckle assemblies comprises a connecting rod (12), a bottom block (13), a pulling spring (14), a clamping block (15) and a clamping slot (16); the outer side of the connecting rod (12) is slidably connected to the inside of the lifting plate (4); the top end of the bottom block (13) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting rod (12); the pulling spring (14) is sleeved on the outer side of the connecting rod (12); the bottom end of the clamping block (15) is fixedly connected to the top end of the connecting rod (12); and four clamping slots (16) are arranged inside the lifting plate (4).

5. The bracket for a metal 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting plate (4) is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove (19), and the transmission rod (7) is rotatably connected to the inside of the right side of the lifting plate (4).

6. The bracket for a metal 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed gear (6) is rotatably connected to the interior of the first protection chamber (17), and the linkage gear (8) is rotatably connected to the interior of the second protection chamber (18).

7. A metal 3D printer bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom end of the pulling spring (14) is fixedly connected to the top end of the bottom block (13), and the top end of the pulling spring (14) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate (4).