Window lens antifouling structure of 3D printer

By designing the anti-fouling structure of window lenses, using the combination of mounting strips and cleaning cloths, dust on the window lenses of 3D printers is cleaned up, and the air wall isolates dirt through the fan, which solves the lens pollution problem and improves the light transmission effect and printing quality.

CN222890566UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23WEIHAI EVERBRIGHT OPTOELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422273467.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-18
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The window lenses of 3D printers are easily contaminated by metal powder and smoke, resulting in poor light transmission effect and affecting the printing effect.

Method used

A window lens anti-fouling structure is designed, which drives the slider and the mounting plate to move by pulling the mounting strip, and drives the cleaning cloth to wipe the lens surface to clean up the dust stuck to the lens. At the same time, use fans and air guide troughs to form wind walls to isolate dirt and avoid pollution.

Benefits of technology

Effectively clean the dust on the lens, keep the lens clean, prevent pollution, improve light transmission effect, and improve 3D printing effect.

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Abstract

The window lens antifouling structure of the 3D printer comprises a lower base and a dirt removing mechanism, a second through hole is formed in the lower base, two symmetrical sliding grooves are formed in the inner wall of the second through hole, a containing groove is formed in one side of the lower base, the containing groove is communicated with the second through hole, and the containing groove is communicated with the sliding grooves. The trash removal mechanism comprises a mounting strip, two sliding strips are arranged on one side of the mounting strip and matched in the two sliding grooves respectively, one ends of the two sliding grooves are connected with a mounting plate, cleaning cloth is arranged at the top of the mounting plate, and the mounting plate and the cleaning cloth are matched in the containing groove. When the lens cleaning device is used, the mounting strip is pulled to drive the sliding strip and the mounting plate to move, so that the cleaning cloth is driven to move to wipe the surface of a lens, dust adhered to the lens is cleaned, the cleanliness of the lens is ensured, and after the lens cleaning device is used, the operation is repeated to ensure the cleanliness of the lens.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of window lens anti-fouling structures, in particular to a window lens anti-fouling structure of a 3D printer. Background Art

[0002] The window lens of the 3D printer is installed together with the laser scanning galvanometer. The laser emitted by the laser scanning galvanometer irradiates the metal powder through the window lens of the 3D printer, melting the metal powder, and then printing is carried out.

[0003] The window lens of a 3D printer is easily contaminated by metal powder and smoke in the box, which makes the light transmission effect of the window lens of the 3D printer worse, thereby affecting the 3D printing effect. Therefore, an anti-fouling structure of the window lens of a 3D printer is proposed to overcome the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to propose a 3D printer window lens anti-fouling structure, which drives the sliding bar and the mounting plate to move by pulling the mounting bar, thereby driving the cleaning cloth to move and wipe the surface of the lens, thereby cleaning the dust stuck on the lens and ensuring the cleanliness of the lens.

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

[0006] A 3D printer window lens anti-fouling structure comprises a lower base and a cleaning mechanism, wherein a second through hole is provided on the lower base, two symmetrical slide grooves are provided on the inner wall of the second through hole, a placement groove is provided on one side of the lower base, the placement groove is connected to the second through hole, and the placement groove and the slide groove are connected.

[0007] Two clamping holes are arranged on one side of the lower base.

[0008] The dirt cleaning mechanism includes a mounting bar, one side of the mounting bar is provided with two clamping blocks corresponding to the clamping holes, the clamping blocks are clamped in the clamping holes, one side of the mounting bar is provided with two sliding bars, the two sliding bars are respectively matched in two sliding grooves, one end of the two sliding grooves is connected with a mounting plate, the top of the mounting plate is provided with a cleaning cloth, and the mounting plate and the cleaning cloth are matched in the placement groove.

[0009] Preferably, an air guide groove is provided at the lower portion of the inner wall of the second through hole.

[0010] Preferably, an air inlet pipe is provided on one side of the lower base, a fan is provided on one side of the air inlet pipe, an air outlet pipe is provided on one side of the lower base, and both the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe are connected to the air guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, an upper seat is provided on the top of the lower base, and a lens is provided between the lower base and the upper seat.

[0012] Preferably, a first through hole is formed on the upper seat.

[0013] Preferably, a first sealing groove is formed at the top of the lower base, a second sealing groove is formed at the bottom of the upper base, and sealing rings are provided in the first sealing groove and the second sealing groove.

[0014] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. When the utility model is in use, the installation bar is pulled to drive the slide bar and the installation plate to move, thereby driving the cleaning cloth to move and wipe the surface of the lens, thereby cleaning the dust stuck on the lens to ensure the cleanliness of the lens. After use, repeat the above operation to ensure the cleanliness of the lens.

[0016] 2. During use of the utility model, the fan is turned on to convey the wind to the wind guide groove through the air inlet pipe, and then the wind is guided through the wind guide groove to be discharged from the sealing ring, so that the wind forms a wind wall in the second through hole to isolate the dirt and avoid contamination of the lens. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the window lens structure;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the window lens;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the lower base structure;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pollution removal mechanism.

[0021] In the figure: 1. lower base; 101. air guide groove; 102. air inlet pipe; 103. fan; 104. air outlet pipe; 105. slide groove; 106. placement groove; 107. second through hole; 108. clamping hole; 2. upper top seat; 201. first through hole; 3. lens; 4. sealing ring; 5. cleaning mechanism; 501. mounting strip; 502. clamping block; 503. slide strip; 504. mounting plate; 505. cleaning cloth. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0023] Reference Figure 1-4A 3D printer window lens anti-fouling structure includes a lower base 1 and a cleaning mechanism 5. The lower base 1 is provided with a second through hole 107. Two symmetrical slide grooves 105 are provided on the inner wall of the second through hole 107. A placement groove 106 is provided on one side of the lower base 1. The placement groove 106 is connected to the second through hole 107, and the placement groove 106 and the slide groove 105 are connected.

[0024] Two locking holes 108 are formed on one side of the lower base 1 .

[0025] The cleaning mechanism 5 includes a mounting bar 501, which is a rectangular structure. One side of the mounting bar 501 is provided with two clamping blocks 502 corresponding to the clamping holes 108, and the clamping blocks 502 are clamped in the clamping holes 108. One side of the mounting bar 501 is provided with two sliding bars 503, and the sliding bars 503 are rectangular structures. The two sliding bars 503 are respectively matched in two sliding grooves 105. One end of the two sliding grooves 105 is connected to a mounting plate 504, which is a rectangular structure. A cleaning cloth 505 is provided on the top of the mounting plate 504. The mounting plate 504 and the cleaning cloth 505 are matched in the placement groove 106, and the cleaning cloth 505 is made of cotton cloth.

[0026] When in use, the installation bar 501 is pulled to drive the slide bar 503 and the installation plate 504 to move, thereby driving the cleaning cloth 505 to move and wipe the surface of the lens 3, thereby cleaning off the dust stuck on the lens 3 to ensure the cleanliness of the lens 3. After use, repeat the above operation to ensure the cleanliness of the lens 3.

[0027] An air guide groove 101 is provided at the lower portion of the inner wall of the second through hole 107 , an air inlet pipe 102 is provided at one side of the lower base 1 , a fan 103 is provided at one side of the air inlet pipe 102 , and an air outlet pipe 104 is provided at one side of the lower base 1 , and both the air inlet pipe 102 and the air outlet pipe 104 are connected to the air guide groove 101 .

[0028] During use, the fan 103 is turned on to convey the wind to the wind guide groove 101 through the air inlet pipe 102, and then the wind is guided by the wind guide groove 101 to be discharged from the sealing ring 4, so that the wind forms a wind wall in the second through hole 107 to isolate the dirt and avoid contamination of the lens 3.

[0029] An upper seat 2 is provided on the top of the lower base 1, a first through hole 201 is opened on the upper seat 2, a lens 3 is provided between the lower base 1 and the upper seat 2, a first sealing groove is opened at the top of the lower base 1, a second sealing groove is opened at the bottom of the upper seat 2, sealing rings 4 are provided in the first sealing groove and the second sealing groove, and the sealing between the upper seat 2 and the lower base 1 can be increased by setting the sealing ring 4.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A 3D printer window lens anti-fouling structure, comprising a lower base (1) and a cleaning mechanism (5), characterized in that: The lower base (1) is provided with a second through hole (107), and the inner wall of the second through hole (107) is provided with two symmetrical slide grooves (105). A placement groove (106) is provided on one side of the lower base (1), and the placement groove (106) is connected to the second through hole (107), and the placement groove (106) and the slide groove (105) are connected to each other; Two clamping holes (108) are provided on one side of the lower base (1); The dirt cleaning mechanism (5) comprises a mounting strip (501), one side of the mounting strip (501) is provided with two clamping blocks (502) corresponding to the clamping holes (108), the clamping blocks (502) are clamped in the clamping holes (108), one side of the mounting strip (501) is provided with two sliding strips (503), the two sliding strips (503) are respectively engaged in two sliding grooves (105), one end of the two sliding grooves (105) is connected with a mounting plate (504), a cleaning cloth (505) is provided on the top of the mounting plate (504), and the mounting plate (504) and the cleaning cloth (505) are engaged in the placement groove (106).

2. The anti-fouling structure for a window lens of a 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air guide groove (101) is provided at the lower portion of the inner wall of the second through hole (107).

3. The anti-fouling structure for a window lens of a 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air inlet pipe (102) is provided on one side of the lower base (1), a fan (103) is provided on one side of the air inlet pipe (102), an air outlet pipe (104) is provided on one side of the lower base (1), and both the air inlet pipe (102) and the air outlet pipe (104) are connected to the air guide groove (101).

4. The anti-fouling structure for a window lens of a 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upper seat (2) is provided on the top of the lower seat (1), and a lens (3) is provided between the lower seat (1) and the upper seat (2).

5. The anti-fouling structure for the window lens of a 3D printer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper seat (2) is provided with a first through hole (201).

6. The anti-fouling structure for a window lens of a 3D printer according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first sealing groove is provided at the top of the lower base (1), a second sealing groove is provided at the bottom of the upper base (2), and sealing rings (4) are provided in the first sealing groove and the second sealing groove.