An additive manufacturing lifting mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of additive manufacturing, and specifically discloses an additive manufacturing lifting mechanism, including a first bracket and a second bracket, the first bracket and the second bracket are arranged opposite to each other; a first moving module is arranged on the first bracket and the second bracket, a protective cover is connected to the first moving end of the first moving module to drive the protective cover to move along the transportation direction of the cylinder body; a second moving module is arranged in the protective cover, a clamping module for clamping the cylinder body is connected to the second moving end of the second moving module, and the second moving module drives the clamping module to approach or move away from the cylinder body through the second moving end; the additive manufacturing lifting mechanism of the utility model can realize automated production, improve printing efficiency and protect and seal the cylinder body to a certain extent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of additive manufacturing, and more specifically, to an additive manufacturing lifting mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Additive manufacturing is a technology that uses materials to gradually accumulate to manufacture physical parts. Compared with traditional material processing technology, it is a "bottom-up" manufacturing method. Additive manufacturing does not require traditional tools, fixtures and multiple processing steps. It can quickly and accurately manufacture parts of any complex shape on one device, thus realizing the "free manufacturing" of parts, solving the molding of many complex structural parts, and greatly reducing the processing steps and shortening the processing cycle. Moreover, the more complex the structure of the product, the more significant the effect of its manufacturing speed.

[0003] Currently, after the parts are processed, the cylinder body needs to be moved from the manufacturing station to the powder cleaning station for powder cleaning operations, and the new cylinder body needs to be transferred to the manufacturing station. This process requires the use of a lifting mechanism; the existing lifting mechanism lacks protection for the parts during transportation, which can easily cause scratches and impurities such as dust to fall into the parts. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides an additive manufacturing lifting mechanism to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] An additive manufacturing lifting mechanism is used to transport a cylinder body, comprising a first bracket and a second bracket, the first bracket and the second bracket are arranged opposite to each other; a first moving module is arranged on the first bracket and the second bracket, a protective cover is connected to the first moving end of the first moving module to drive the protective cover to move along the transport direction of the cylinder body; a second moving module is arranged in the protective cover, a clamping module for clamping the cylinder body is connected to the second moving end of the second moving module, and the second moving module drives the clamping module to approach or move away from the cylinder body through the second moving end.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, the first moving module includes a first guide member and a first driving assembly, the first guide member is arranged on the first bracket along the length direction of the first bracket, the protective cover is movably connected to the first guide member, and the first driving assembly is transmission-connected to the first moving end to drive the cover body to reciprocate along the direction of the first guide member.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the first driving component includes a first driving member and a rack, the first movable end is a gear, the gear and the rack are adapted to each other, the rack is arranged on the first bracket or the second bracket, the first driving member is connected to the gear transmission to drive the gear to rotate, so that the protective cover moves along the direction of the first guide member.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the second moving module also includes a second driving assembly and a second guide member, the second guide member is arranged in the protective cover along the lifting direction of the cylinder body, and the second driving assembly is transmission-connected to the second moving end to drive the second moving end to reciprocate along the direction of the second guide member.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the second drive assembly includes a second drive member, a synchronous belt and a screw rod, the screw rod is arranged parallel to the second guide member, the driving end of the second drive member is connected to the synchronous belt transmission, one end of the screw rod is connected to the synchronous belt transmission, the second movable end is arranged on the screw rod, and the second drive member drives the synchronous belt to rotate so as to rotate the screw rod, thereby driving the second movable end to reciprocate along the direction of the screw rod.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the second movable end is a movable plate, and second drive components are respectively provided on two opposite surfaces inside the protective cover, and second drive components are respectively transmission-connected on both sides of the movable plate.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the clamping module includes a third driving assembly and a clamping portion drivingly connected to the third driving assembly, and the third driving assembly drives the clamping portion to clamp the cylinder body.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the clamping portion includes at least two clamping rods, and the third driving assembly drives the clamping rods to move closer or farther away to clamp the cylinder body.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, a protrusion is provided on one end of the clamping rod close to the cylinder body.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the third driving assembly is a driving cylinder, and a driving end of the driving cylinder is connected to the clamping rod.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model is provided with a first bracket and a second bracket, a first moving module is provided on the bracket, a protective cover is connected to the first moving module, a cylinder is arranged in the protective cover, the cylinder can be moved from the printing station to the powder cleaning station to complete the automatic powder cleaning process, the first bracket and the second bracket are provided to meet the heavy load requirements, and it is also applicable to objects with larger mass; at the same time, the new cylinder can be moved to the printing station for secondary printing, to realize automatic production and improve production efficiency; a second moving module and a clamping assembly are provided in the protective cover, the cylinder can be moved into the protective cover for transportation by the second moving module and the clamping assembly, the cylinder is protected and sealed to a certain extent, to prevent the cylinder from being scratched during transportation or dust and other impurities from falling into the cylinder during transportation, thereby affecting the printing quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the additive manufacturing lifting mechanism in the embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2 It is an enlarged view of point A in the embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second mobile module of an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping module in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] 1- first bracket;

[0023] 2- second bracket;

[0024] 3-first moving module; 310-first guide member; 320-first driving member; 330-rack; 340-first moving end;

[0025] 4- Protective cover;

[0026] 5-second moving module; 510-second driving member; 520-synchronous belt; 530-screw rod; 540-second guide member; 550-second moving end;

[0027] 6-clamping module; 610-third driving assembly; 620-clamping rod; 621-protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Example 1

[0029] This embodiment provides an additive manufacturing lifting mechanism, please refer to Figure 1-2, an additive manufacturing lifting mechanism, used for transporting a cylinder body, comprises a first bracket 1 and a second bracket 2, the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 are arranged opposite to each other; a first moving module 3 is arranged on the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2, a protective cover 4 is connected to the first moving end 340 of the first moving module 3 to drive the protective cover 4 to move along the transport direction of the cylinder body; a second moving module 5 is arranged in the protective cover 4, a clamping module 6 for clamping the cylinder body is connected to the second moving end 550 of the second moving module 5, and the second moving module 5 drives the clamping module 6 to approach or move away from the cylinder body through the second moving end 550.

[0030] Specifically, the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 are arranged in parallel, and the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 each include a transverse rod, on which a plurality of longitudinal rods arranged in a longitudinal direction are arranged vertically, and the end of the longitudinal rod facing away from the transverse rod can also be connected by a fixed rod to enhance its supporting effect, and the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 are used to support the protective cover 4. The first moving module 3 can be a transmission module such as a screw rod 530 guide rail, a gear rack 330, etc. The first moving module 3 is arranged along the length direction of the first bracket 1 or the second bracket 2, and the first moving module 3 can be one, which is arranged on the first bracket 1 or the second bracket 2. The bracket without the first moving module 3 can be provided with a slide rail, and the two sides of the protective cover 4 are respectively connected to the first moving module 3 and the slide rail for transmission, and the first moving module 3 drives the slide rail to move along the length direction of the first bracket 1, so as to move the cylinder body after printing from the printing station to the powder cleaning station; the first moving module 3 can also be arranged on both the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2, and this embodiment does not make a specific limitation, so that it can drive the protective cover 4 to move.

[0031] The protective cover 4 is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, which is hollow inside and has an opening at one end, the opening facing the cylinder body, and a clamping module 6 is arranged on the opening end, and the clamping module 6 is used to clamp the cylinder body. A second moving module 5 is also arranged inside the protective cover 4, and the moving end of the second moving module 5 is connected to the clamping module 6 to drive the clamping module 6 to rise or fall.

[0032] During use, the second moving end 550 of the second moving module 5 first moves the clamping module 6 to the vicinity of the cylinder body, and the clamping module 6 clamps the cylinder body. After clamping, the second moving end 550 of the second moving module 5 moves the clamping module 6 and the cylinder body as a whole into the protective cover 4, and the first moving module 3 moves the protective cover 4 from the printing station to the powder cleaning station for powder cleaning through the first moving end 340; at the same time, the additive manufacturing lifting mechanism can also move the new cylinder body to the printing station for printing, and the process is similar to the above process and will not be repeated here. By moving the new cylinder body to the printing station, secondary printing can be achieved, automated production can be realized, and production efficiency can be improved.

[0033] A first bracket 1 and a second bracket 2 are provided, a first moving module 3 is provided on the bracket, a protective cover 4 is connected to the first moving module 3, a cylinder is provided in the protective cover 4, the cylinder can be moved from the printing station to the powder cleaning station to complete the automatic powder cleaning process, and the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 are provided at the same time to meet the heavy load requirements, which is also applicable to objects with larger mass. At the same time, the new cylinder can be moved to the printing station for secondary printing, so as to realize automated production and improve production efficiency. A second moving module 5 and a clamping assembly are provided in the protective cover 4, and the cylinder can be moved to the protective cover 4 for transportation by the second moving module 5 and the clamping assembly, so as to protect and seal the cylinder to a certain extent, so as to prevent the cylinder from being scratched during transportation or dust and other impurities from falling into the cylinder during transportation, thereby affecting the printing quality.

[0034] Furthermore, the first moving module 3 includes a first guide member 310 and a first driving assembly. The first guide member 310 is arranged on the first bracket 1 along the length direction of the first bracket 1. The protective cover 4 is movably connected to the first guide member 310. The first driving assembly is connected to the first moving end 340 in a transmission manner to drive the cover body to move back and forth along the direction of the first guide rail. Among them, the guide member plays a guiding role. The guide member is a slide rail. The slide rail is arranged in the length direction of the first bracket 1. A slider is also arranged on the slide rail. The protective cover 4 is movably connected to the slide rail through the slider so that it can move back and forth along the direction of the slide rail. The first driving assembly is arranged on the first bracket 1 or the second bracket 2. The first driving assembly can be a motor screw 530, a cylinder, a gear rack 330, etc., so that it drives the first moving end 340 to move, and then drives the protective cover 4 to move along the direction of the slide rail.

[0035] Specifically, the first driving assembly includes a first driving member 320 and a rack 330, the first moving end 340 is a gear, the gear and the rack 330 are adapted, the rack 330 is arranged on the first bracket 1 or the second bracket 2, the first driving member 320 is connected to the gear transmission to drive the gear to rotate, so that the protective cover 4 moves along the direction of the first guide member 310. The first driving member 320 is a motor, the motor is movably connected to the gear, driving the gear to rotate, the rack 330 is arranged on the first bracket 1, and the rack 330 is meshed with the gear, wherein the output end of the driving motor can also be provided with a reducer, the driving motor is connected to the gear through the reducer, driving the gear to rotate, thereby driving the protective cover 4 to move laterally along the direction of the guide rail. The gear rack 330 transmission has the advantages of high transmission efficiency, ability to withstand large transmission force, high stability and precision, good speed adjustability, etc., and is very suitable for the requirements of transporting heavy loads in this device.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] Example 2 is similar to Example 1, except that Figure 3As shown, further, the second moving module 5 also includes a second driving assembly and a second guide member 540, the second guide member 540 is arranged in the protective cover 4 along the lifting direction of the cylinder body, and the second driving assembly is connected to the second moving end 550 in a transmission manner to drive the second moving end 550 to reciprocate along the direction of the second guide member 540. Specifically, the second guide member 540 is a guide rail, and there are movable blocks on the guide rail. The guide rails are respectively arranged on both sides of the second driving assembly, and the second moving end 550 is movably connected to the guide rail. The second driving member 510 drives the second moving end 550 to slide along the direction of the guide rail, thereby lifting the clamping module 6.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second moving end 550 is a moving plate, and the second driving components are respectively provided on the two opposite surfaces inside the protective cover 4, and the second driving components are respectively connected to the two sides of the moving plate. The moving plate is adapted to the inside of the protective cover 4 to prevent rotation or shaking during the movement, thereby improving the lifting stability of the second moving module 5. The second moving components are provided on the two opposite surfaces of the protective cover 4 to lift the two sides of the moving plate, making its lifting process more stable.

[0039] Specifically, the second driving assembly includes a second driving member 510, a synchronous belt 520 and a screw rod 530. The screw rod 530 is arranged in parallel with the second guide member 540. The driving end of the second driving member 510 is connected to the synchronous belt 520. One end of the screw rod 530 is connected to the synchronous belt 520. The second moving end 550 is arranged on the screw rod 530. The second driving member 510 drives the synchronous belt 520 to rotate, so that the screw rod 530 rotates, and then drives the second moving end 550 to reciprocate along the direction of the second screw rod 530. The second driving member 510 is a servo motor. The driving end of the servo motor is connected to a synchronous wheel. The driving motor drives the synchronous wheel to rotate, so that the screw rod 530 rotates, and then drives the moving plate to move up and down.

[0040] Example 3

[0041] Example 3 is similar to Example 2, except that Figure 4 As shown, further, the clamping module 6 includes a third driving assembly 610 and a clamping part connected to the third driving assembly 610, and the third driving assembly 610 drives the clamping part to clamp the cylinder body. The clamping part can be a clamping claw, etc., which is driven by the third driving assembly 610 to clamp the cylinder body.

[0042] Further, the clamping part includes at least two clamping rods 620, and the third driving assembly 610 drives the clamping rods 620 to move closer or farther away to clamp the cylinder body. The length of the clamping rods 620 is less than the length of the protective cover 4, ensuring that it moves the cylinder body into the protective cover 4. At the same time, the third driving assembly 610 can be a driving cylinder, and the driving end of the driving cylinder is connected to one end of the clamping rod 620. The driving cylinder drives two relatively arranged clamping jaws to move closer or farther away to clamp the cylinder body.

[0043] In some embodiments, a protrusion 621 is provided on one end of the clamping rod 620 close to the cylinder body. The protrusion 621 is hook-shaped and matches with the protrusion 621 on the outside of the cylinder body. In use, the protrusion 621 of the clamping rod 620 and the protrusion 621 of the cylinder body are matched to clamp the cylinder body. The cylinder body can also be a concave part, and the protrusion 621 of the clamping rod 620 and the concave part of the cylinder body are matched to strengthen the clamping, so that the clamping is more firm and less likely to shake.

[0044] The drawings are only for illustrative purposes and cannot be construed as limiting the present invention. To better illustrate the present embodiment, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and cannot be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0045] The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "long", "short", etc. indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for exemplary explanations and cannot be understood as limitations on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the allowable error range. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the allowable error range.

[0046] In the description of this application, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the specific relationship represented can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, they can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application according to specific circumstances.

[0047] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly explaining the utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. An additive manufacturing lifting mechanism for transporting a cylinder, characterized in that: It comprises a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are arranged opposite to each other; A first moving module is disposed on the first bracket and the second bracket, and a protective cover is connected to a first moving end of the first moving module to drive the protective cover to move along the transport direction of the cylinder body; A second moving module is arranged in the protective cover, and a clamping module for clamping the cylinder body is connected to the second moving end of the second moving module. The second moving module drives the clamping module to approach or move away from the cylinder body through the second moving end.

2. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first moving module includes a first guide member and a first driving assembly. The first guide member is arranged on the first bracket along the length direction of the first bracket. The protective cover is movably connected to the first guide member. The first driving assembly is transmission-connected to the first moving end to drive the protective cover to reciprocate along the direction of the first guide member.

3. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first driving component includes a first driving member and a rack, the first moving end is a gear, the gear and the rack are adapted to each other, the rack is arranged on the first bracket or the second bracket, the first driving member is connected to the gear transmission to drive the gear to rotate, so that the protective cover moves along the direction of the first guide member.

4. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second mobile module also includes a second driving assembly and a second guide member. The second guide member is arranged in the protective cover along the lifting direction of the cylinder body. The second guide member is movably connected to the second mobile end. The second driving assembly is transmission-connected to the second mobile end to drive the second mobile end to reciprocate along the direction of the second guide member.

5. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second driving assembly includes a second driving member, a synchronous belt and a screw rod. The screw rod is arranged parallel to the second guide member. The driving end of the second driving member is connected to the synchronous belt transmission. One end of the screw rod is connected to the synchronous belt transmission. The second movable end is arranged on the screw rod. The second driving member drives the synchronous belt to rotate so that the screw rod rotates, and then drives the second movable end to reciprocate along the direction of the screw rod.

6. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second moving end is a moving plate. Second driving components are respectively arranged on two opposite surfaces inside the protective cover. Second driving components are respectively connected to both sides of the moving plate in a transmission manner.

7. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping module includes a third driving assembly and a clamping portion drivingly connected to the third driving assembly, and the third driving assembly drives the clamping portion to clamp the cylinder body.

8. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping portion includes at least two clamping rods, and the third driving assembly drives the clamping rods to move closer or farther away to clamp the cylinder body.

9. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: A protrusion is arranged on one end of the clamping rod close to the cylinder body.

10. The additive manufacturing lifting mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The third driving assembly is a driving cylinder, and a driving end of the driving cylinder is connected to the clamping rod.

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