3D printer with dust removal device

By designing dust sweeping and dust removal mechanisms in 3D printers, combining air intake and exhaust fan units and dustproof networks, the problem of low dust removal rate of existing 3D printers is solved, and efficient dust removal effect is achieved and printing quality is ensured.

CN222554261UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04LIAONING ZHONGPENG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420202272.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-26
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-26

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Technical Problem

When existing 3D printers are used, the dust removal rate of the ventilation device is low, and dust may still enter the printer during ventilation, affecting the printing quality.

Method used

A 3D printer with dust removal device is designed, using a combination of dust sweeping mechanism and dust exhaust mechanism to filter dust through the intake and exhaust fan unit, and realize efficient dust removal operation through the dustproof network.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and effect of dust removal, effectively blocks the entry of external dust, meets the actual needs of production and processing, and ensures printing quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of 3D printers, in particular to a 3D printer with a dust removal device, which comprises a protective cover, a shell is arranged on the inner wall of the left side of the protective cover, a motor is detachably arranged on the inner bottom wall of the shell, and a lead screw is locked at the output end of the motor through a coupler. The top end of the lead screw is fixedly connected with the inner top wall of the shell through a bearing, a rectangular block is in threaded connection with the outer wall of the lead screw, a connecting block is arranged on the right side wall of the rectangular block, the right side end of the connecting block extends out of the shell and is provided with a connecting base, and a connecting plate is arranged on the right side wall of the connecting base. A plurality of blowing heads are arranged at the right side end of the connecting plate, and one end of a connecting pipe is arranged at the top end of the connecting seat. According to the utility model, the dust blowing mechanism and the dust discharging mechanism are oppositely arranged in the printer, dust in the printer is firstly blown through the dust blowing mechanism, and the dust is discharged through the dust discharging mechanism, so that the dust removal operation is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of 3D printers, in particular to a 3D printer with a dust removal device. Background Art

[0002] 3D printer, a machine of rapid prototyping technology, is a technology that uses powdered metal or plastic and other bondable materials to construct objects by printing layer by layer based on digital model files. In the past, it was often used to make models in the fields of mold manufacturing, industrial design, etc., and is now gradually being used for the direct manufacturing of some products, which means that this technology is becoming popular;

[0003] When a 3D printer is in use, it uses powdered metal or plastic and other bondable materials to construct objects, so the printer needs to be kept dust-free so that dust will not stick to the powdered metal or plastic and other bondable materials. Most of the common printers on the market currently use ventilation devices to discharge the dust inside the printer. However, this dust removal method has a low dust removal rate, and a small amount of dust will still enter the printer during ventilation.

[0004] Therefore, based on the above technical problems, a 3D printer with a dust removal device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model designs a 3D printer with a dust removal device.

[0006] In order to achieve the above technical objectives and the above technical effects, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A 3D printer with a dust removal device comprises a protective cover, a shell is provided on the left inner wall of the protective cover, a motor is detachably provided on the inner bottom wall of the shell, a lead screw is locked with the output end of the motor through a coupling, and the top end of the lead screw is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the shell through a bearing, a rectangular block is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the lead screw, a connecting block is provided on the right side wall of the rectangular block, the right end of the connecting block extends out of the shell and is provided with a connecting seat, a connecting plate is provided on the right side wall of the connecting seat, a plurality of blowing heads are provided on the right side end of the connecting plate, one end of a connecting pipe is provided on the top of the connecting seat, an air intake fan unit is provided on the top of the protective cover, and an exhaust fan unit is provided on the right side outer wall of the protective cover.

[0008] Furthermore, the air intake fan group includes a fan, an air intake hood and a dust screen. The fan is detachably arranged on the inner top wall of the protective hood, the air intake hood is arranged on the outer wall at the top of the protective hood, the dust screen is embedded in the air intake hood, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the exhaust end of the fan.

[0009] Furthermore, the air inlet hood, the fan 1, the connecting pipe, the connecting seat, the connecting plate and the blowing head are connected to each other.

[0010] Furthermore, the exhaust fan unit includes a second fan, an exhaust hood and a second dust screen. The second fan is detachably arranged on the right inner wall of the protective hood, the exhaust hood is arranged on the right outer wall of the protective hood, and the second dust screen is embedded in the exhaust hood.

[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of the blowing heads are arranged on the outer wall of the connecting plate with gaps from front to back.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] The utility model adopts a dust blowing mechanism and a dust exhaust mechanism relatively installed inside the printer. The dust inside the printer is first blown up by the dust blowing mechanism, and the dust is discharged by the dust exhaust mechanism, so as to realize the dust removal operation, improve the efficiency and effect of dust removal, and effectively block the entry of external dust by the dustproof net, which is more in line with actual production and processing needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the shell of the utility model.

[0017] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0018] 1. Protective cover, 2. Shell, 3. Motor, 4. Screw, 5. Bearing, 6. Rectangular block, 7. Connecting block, 8. Connecting seat, 9. Connecting plate, 10. Blowing head, 11. Connecting pipe, 12. Intake fan unit, 13. Exhaust fan unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] 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 of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] See also Figure 1-2 As shown, a 3D printer with a dust removal device includes a protective cover 1, a shell 2 is provided on the left inner wall of the protective cover 1, a motor 3 is detachably provided on the inner bottom wall of the shell 2, a lead screw 4 is locked with the output end of the motor 3 through a coupling, and the top of the lead screw 4 is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the shell 2 through a bearing 5, a rectangular block 6 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the lead screw 4, a connecting block 7 is provided on the right side wall of the rectangular block 6, the right side end of the connecting block 7 extends out of the shell 2 and is provided with a connecting seat 8, a connecting plate 9 is provided on the right side wall of the connecting seat 8, a plurality of blowing heads 10 are provided on the right side end of the connecting plate 9, one end of a connecting pipe 11 is provided on the top of the connecting seat 8, an air intake fan unit 12 is provided on the top of the protective cover 1, and an exhaust fan unit 13 is provided on the right side outer wall of the protective cover 1.

[0021] Furthermore, the air intake fan unit 12 includes a fan 1, an air intake hood and a dust screen 1. The fan 1 is detachably arranged on the inner top wall of the protective cover 1, the air intake hood is arranged on the outer wall at the top of the protective cover 1, the dust screen 1 is embedded in the air intake hood, and the other end of the connecting pipe 11 is connected to the exhaust end of the fan. After the fan 1 is started, the outside air is filtered through the air intake fan unit 12 and enters the connecting pipe 11, and is transported into the connecting seat 8 and the connecting plate 9 through the connecting pipe 11, and is blown out through the blowing head 10 to blow away the dust in the protective cover 1.

[0022] Furthermore, the air intake hood, fan 1, connecting pipe 11, connecting seat 8, connecting plate 9 and blowing head 10 are connected. After fan 1 is started, the outside air is filtered through the air intake fan unit 12 and enters the connecting pipe 11, and is transported into the connecting seat 8 and the connecting plate 9 through the connecting pipe 11, so as to be blown out through the blowing head 10.

[0023] Furthermore, the exhaust fan group 13 includes a second fan, an exhaust hood and a second dust screen. The second fan is detachably arranged on the right inner wall of the protective cover 1, the exhaust hood is arranged on the right outer wall of the protective cover 1, and the second dust screen is embedded in the exhaust hood. After the second fan is started, the air in the protective cover 1 is discharged outward with dust, thereby realizing the dust removal operation.

[0024] Furthermore, a plurality of blowing heads 10 are arranged with gaps from front to back on the outer wall of the connecting plate 9, and the motor 3 is used to drive the lead screw 4 to rotate, and the lead screw 4 is used to drive the rectangular block 6 to drive the connecting block 7, the connecting seat 8, the connecting plate 9 and the blowing head 10 and other structures to move upward or downward. By starting the motor 3 in forward and reverse rotations, the rectangular block 6 drives the connecting block 7, the connecting seat 8, the connecting plate 9 and the blowing head 10 and other structures to reciprocate up and down, and the blowing head 10 is used to reciprocate up and down to perform a comprehensive soot blowing operation inside the protective cover 1.

[0025] According to the personnel in this field, all the electrical parts and components in this case are universal standard parts or components known to the technical personnel in this field, and their structures and principles can be known to the technical personnel through technical manuals or through conventional experimental methods. The models are compatible with this solution and can operate normally. All the electrical parts in this case are connected to the power supply adapted to them through wires, and according to the actual situation, a suitable controller is selected to meet the control requirements. The specific connection and control sequence should refer to the following working principle, and the electrical connection is completed in the working order of each electrical component. The detailed connection means are well-known technologies in this field and will not be explained in the electrical control.

[0026] A specific application of this embodiment is:

[0027] When in use, the protective cover 1 is the main body of the printer protective cover, and the shell 2 and the exhaust fan group 13 are relatively installed on the left and right side walls of the protective cover 1. After the fan is started, the outside air is filtered by the intake fan group 12 and enters the connecting pipe 11, and is transported into the connecting seat 8 and the connecting plate 9 through the connecting pipe 11, and is blown out through the blowing head 10 to blow away the dust in the protective cover 1. The motor 3 causes the lead screw 4 to rotate, and the lead screw 4 causes the rectangular block 6 to drive the connecting block 7, the connecting seat 8, the connecting plate 9 and the blowing head 10 to move upward or downward. The motor 3 is started by forward and reverse rotation, and the rectangular block 6 drives the connecting block 7, the connecting seat 8, the connecting plate 9 and the blowing head 10 to reciprocate up and down. The blowing head 10 reciprocates up and down to perform a comprehensive dust blowing operation in the protective cover 1, and the dust is blown away. The air in the protective cover 1 carries the dust outward through the second fan to achieve the dust removal operation.

[0028] Of course, the above description is not a limitation of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by ordinary technicians in this technical field within the essential scope of the present invention should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A 3D printer with a dust removal device, characterized in that: Including protective cover (1), A shell (2) is provided on the left inner wall of the protective cover (1), and a motor (3) is detachably provided on the inner bottom wall of the shell (2). A lead screw (4) is locked at the output end of the motor (3) through a coupling, and the top end of the lead screw (4) is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the shell (2) through a bearing (5). A rectangular block (6) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the lead screw (4). A connecting block (7) is provided on the right side wall of the rectangular block (6). The right side end of the connecting block (7) extends out of the shell (2) and is provided with a connecting seat (8). A connecting plate (9) is provided on the right side wall of the connecting seat (8), and a plurality of blowing heads (10) are provided on the right side end of the connecting plate (9). One end of a connecting pipe (11) is provided at the top end of the connecting seat (8). An air intake fan unit (12) is provided at the top end of the protective cover (1), and an exhaust fan unit (13) is provided on the right side outer wall of the protective cover (1).

2. A 3D printer with a dust removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air intake fan unit (12) comprises a fan 1, an air intake cover and a dust screen 1, wherein the fan 1 is detachably arranged on the inner top wall of the protective cover (1), the air intake cover is arranged on the outer wall at the top end of the protective cover (1), the dust screen 1 is embedded in the air intake cover, and the other end of the connecting pipe (11) is connected to the exhaust end of the fan.

3. A 3D printer with a dust removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air inlet hood, the first fan, the connecting pipe (11), the connecting seat (8), the connecting plate (9) and the blowing head (10) are connected to each other.

4. A 3D printer with a dust removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exhaust fan unit (13) comprises a second fan, an exhaust hood and a second dust screen, wherein the second fan is detachably arranged on the right inner wall of the protective hood (1), the exhaust hood is arranged on the right outer wall of the protective hood (1), and the second dust screen is embedded in the exhaust hood.

5. A 3D printer with a dust removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of blowing heads (10) are arranged at intervals from front to back on the outer wall of the connecting plate (9).