Intelligent 3D printer for manufacturing special fabric clothes

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of 3D printing, and particularly relates to an intelligent 3D printer for manufacturing special fabric clothes, which comprises a mounting frame, supporting legs are mounted on the bottom side of the mounting frame, and a printing structure is mounted on a sliding rail in a sliding manner, so that intermediate links and complexity are reduced, and the efficiency is greatly improved; the manufacturing inconvenience caused by space limitation is reduced; the circular ring type design allows the mechanical arm to move in all directions in a circular area, distribution and manufacturing can be carried out from multiple angles, the mechanical arm can be suitable for complex product structures and shapes, and therefore the manufacturing flexibility is improved. Autonomous 3D printing is realized through programming, a printing nozzle can realize multi-degree-of-freedom movement, and the angle can be adjusted to be vertical to an inclined plane for 3D printing, so that 3D printing on the inclined plane is realized, compared with the traditional 3D printing equipment, the 3D printing equipment has more application scenes, the participation degree of personnel is reduced by reducing manual intervention, and the working efficiency is improved. And safety accidents can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of 3D printers, and specifically relates to an intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing. Background Art

[0002] The existing 3D printing technology is mainly completed by additive manufacturing. The most commonly used technology is to complete it through fused deposition. By heating and melting the material, and then extruding and depositing the molten material along a preset path on the printing platform, layer by layer stacking to finally form a complete 3D model;

[0003] 3D printing mainly uses box-type 3D printing equipment. The size of the printed product is limited by the size of the box, and at the same time, it lacks flexibility. Most of the existing 3D printing technologies use a single-nozzle working method, and the printing efficiency is slow. Therefore, a multi-nozzle printing method has emerged. Therefore, in view of the above problems, an intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing is proposed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to make up for the deficiencies of the existing technology, aiming at the existing box-type 3D printing equipment, the size of the printed product is limited by the size of the box, and at the same time, it lacks flexibility; most of the existing 3D printing technologies use a single-nozzle working method, and the printing efficiency is slow. The utility model proposes an intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing, which can realize integrated printing and improve the printing effect and printing efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is an intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing, including a mounting frame. Support legs are installed on the bottom side of the mounting frame. Slide rails are respectively fixed on the top sides of both ends of the mounting frame. A printing structure is slidably installed on the slide rails. Protective frames are arranged on the top sides of both ends of the mounting frame;

[0006] Printing structure, the printing structure includes a movable outer ring. A rotating inner ring is arranged inside the movable outer ring. Ball bearings are arranged between the inner wall of the movable outer ring and the outer wall of the rotating inner ring;

[0007] Rotating gear, a rotating motor is installed on the outer surface of the top of the movable outer ring. A rotating gear is installed on the output shaft of the rotating motor;

[0008] Cooperating gear ring, the cooperating gear ring is fixed on the side surface of the rotating inner ring. The cooperating gear ring meshes with the rotating gear;

[0009] A telescopic cylinder, a swing frame is fixed on the inner wall of the rotating inner ring. A rotating sleeve is installed in the swing frame through a rotating shaft. A rotating motor is installed on one side of the swing frame. The output shaft of the rotating motor is connected to one end of the rotating shaft. A telescopic cylinder is assembled on the outer side surface of the rotating sleeve. The telescopic action end of the telescopic cylinder is assembled with an operating head, which can cooperate to form a swingable and telescopic free arm, and can better cooperate with the operations of an intelligent print head, an intelligent paint spray head and a mechanical claw.

[0010] Preferably, two sliding buckles are fixed on the outer wall of the movable outer ring, and the sliding buckles are slidably installed on the sliding track.

[0011] Preferably, a movable motor is installed on one of the sliding buckles. The output shaft of the movable motor is equipped with a movable gear. A rack is fixed on one side of the mounting frame. The movable motor meshes with the rack.

[0012] Preferably, a storage tank is installed on the other sliding buckle. The storage tank is provided with a plurality of material cavities. Delivery pumps are respectively assembled on the outer side of the storage tank. The delivery pumps are connected to the material cavities and the operating head through pipelines respectively. Among the three groups of printing structures, two groups of printing structures are equipped with storage tanks and can cooperate with the intelligent print head and the intelligent paint spray head for operation. The operating head of the other group of printing structures is a mechanical claw and is not equipped with a storage tank.

[0013] Preferably, a conveying frame is arranged inside the mounting frame. A pushing slide rail is arranged on the conveying frame. The conveying plate is slidably arranged on the pushing slide rail in a matching manner. During the loading and unloading process of the facing fabric, the conveying plate is pushed out, and the garment to be printed is placed on it. Then the printed garment is pushed into along the pushing slide rail to cooperate to achieve printing.

[0014] Preferably, three groups of printing structures are slidably arranged on the sliding track. The operating heads used in each group of printing structures are an intelligent print head, an intelligent paint spray head and a mechanical claw respectively. By using the print head, large-scale printing of garments can be achieved. By using the paint spray head, coloring operations can be achieved. The circular track and the multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical claw work together, and can be operated from multiple aspects, reducing the limitations of single-point positioning and single-point operation in the traditional manufacturing method, reducing unnecessary positioning and locating, thereby reducing power consumption and contributing to the realization of green manufacturing.

[0015] Preferably, a fixing frame is arranged on one side of the middle part of the mounting frame. A control box is installed on the fixing frame. The control box is used for the electric control of the movable motor, the rotating motor, the operating head, the delivery pump, the rotating motor and the mechanical claw, and can realize the printing operation of the entire printing device through programming.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0017] The utility model can realize integrated printing operations, reduce intermediate links and complexity, greatly improve efficiency, and reduce manufacturing inconvenience caused by space limitations;

[0018] The ring-shaped design allows the robotic arm to move omnidirectionally within a circular area, enabling distribution and manufacturing from multiple angles, and can be applied to complex product structures and shapes, thus increasing the flexibility of manufacturing;

[0019] Autonomous 3D printing is achieved through programming, enabling the print head to move with multiple degrees of freedom, adjust the angle to be perpendicular or inclined for 3D printing, thereby realizing 3D printing on an inclined plane, and having more application scenarios than traditional 3D printing devices;

[0020] Multiple print heads can cooperate to print the same product, accelerating the printing speed; at the same time, different types of print heads can be replaced to achieve hybrid 3D printing of different materials. And a multi-nozzle painting device is adopted, where multiple nozzles can cooperate to paint the same product, and multiple colors can be used for simultaneous painting;

[0021] The circular ring track and the multi-degree-of-freedom robotic claw work together, enabling operations from multiple aspects, reducing the limitations of single-point positioning and single-point operation in traditional manufacturing methods, reducing unnecessary positioning, thus reducing power consumption and contributing to green manufacturing; at the same time, the combination of the two can achieve automated distribution and manufacturing, reducing manual intervention, not only reducing production costs but also improving the reliability in the manufacturing process;

[0022] By reducing manual intervention, the degree of personnel participation is reduced, and the occurrence of safety accidents can be reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram from the first overall perspective;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram from the first overall perspective;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the material conveying structure in the printing structure;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the rotation drive structure in the printing structure;

[0028] In the figure: 1, support leg; 2, rack; 3, sliding track; 4, protective frame; 5, printing structure; 6, fixing frame; 7, control box; 8, conveying plate; 9, conveying frame; 10, mounting frame; 51, movable outer ring; 52, ball; 53, rotating inner ring; 54, sliding buckle; 55, movable motor; 56, movable gear; 57, telescopic cylinder; 58, swing frame; 59, rotating gear; 510, rotating motor; 511, working head; 512, storage tank; 513, delivery pump; 514, rotating sleeve; 515, rotating motor; 516, mating gear ring. Detailed implementation manner

[0029] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, an intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing includes a mounting frame 10. A support leg 1 is installed on the bottom side of the mounting frame 10. Sliding tracks 3 are respectively fixed on the top sides of both ends of the mounting frame 10. A printing structure 5 is slidably installed on the sliding tracks 3. Protective frames 4 are arranged on the top sides of both ends of the mounting frame 10.

[0031] Printing structure 5, the printing structure 5 includes a movable outer ring 51. A rotating inner ring 53 is arranged inside the movable outer ring 51. A ball 52 is arranged between the inner wall of the movable outer ring 51 and the outer wall of the rotating inner ring 53.

[0032] Rotating gear 59, a rotating motor 510 is installed on the outer surface of the top of the movable outer ring 51. A rotating gear 59 is installed on the output shaft of the rotating motor 510.

[0033] Mating gear ring 516, the mating gear ring 516 is fixed on the side surface of the rotating inner ring 53. The mating gear ring 516 meshes with the rotating gear 59.

[0034] Telescopic cylinder 57, a swing frame is fixed on the inner wall of the rotating inner ring 53. A rotating sleeve 514 is installed in the swing frame through a rotating shaft. A rotating motor 515 is installed on one side of the swing frame. The output shaft of the rotating motor 515 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft. A telescopic cylinder 57 is assembled on the outer side surface of the rotating sleeve 514. The telescopic action end of the telescopic cylinder 57 is assembled with a working head 511.

[0035] Two sliding buckles 54 are fixed on the outer wall of the movable outer ring 51. The sliding buckles 54 are slidably installed on the sliding tracks 3.

[0036] An active motor 55 is installed on one of the sliding fasteners 54. The output shaft of the active motor 55 is equipped with an active gear 56. One side of the mounting frame 10 is fixed with a rack 2, and the active motor 55 meshes with the rack 2.

[0037] A storage tank 512 is installed on the other sliding fastener 54. The storage tank 512 is provided with a plurality of material cavities. Delivery pumps 513 are respectively assembled on the outer side of the storage tank 512. The delivery pumps 513 are respectively connected to the material cavities and the working head 511 through conduits. In order to achieve a better printing effect, 3 is provided on 10;

[0038] Under the driving cooperation of the active motor 55, the active gear 56 can be driven to rotate. Under the mutual cooperation of the rack 2 and with the sliding operation of the sliding fastener 54 along the sliding track 3, the printing structure 5 of the operation can be moved, so that the active outer ring 51 can move along the fabric on the conveying plate 8. Under the drive of the rotating motor 510, the rotating gear 59 can be driven to rotate. With the cooperation of the mating gear ring 516, the rotating inner ring 53 can be flipped within the active outer ring 51, and the working posture of the working head 511 can be adjusted. When spraying or printing, the material in the storage tank 512 can be conveyed to the working head 511 of the operation through the delivery pump 513. Under the cooperation of the rotating motor 515, the rotating sleeve 514 can be driven to rotate. Through the telescopic cooperation of the telescopic cylinder 57, the working position and orientation of the working head 511 can be adjusted, a better spraying or printing effect can be achieved, an integrated printing operation can be realized, the intermediate links and complexity are reduced, the efficiency is greatly improved, and the manufacturing inconvenience caused by space limitation is reduced.

[0039] The ring-shaped design allows the robotic arm to move omnidirectionally within a circular area, can perform distribution and manufacturing from multiple angles, and can be applied to complex product structures and shapes, thus increasing the flexibility of manufacturing;

[0040] Through programming, autonomous 3D printing is realized, and the printing nozzle can move with multiple degrees of freedom, and the angle can be adjusted to be perpendicular and inclined for 3D printing, so as to realize 3D printing on an inclined plane, which has more application scenarios than traditional 3D printing equipment;

[0041] Multiple nozzles can cooperate to print the same product, accelerating the printing speed; at the same time, different materials can be mixed for 3D printing by replacing different types of printing nozzles, and with a multi-nozzle painting device, multiple nozzles can cooperate to color the same product, and multiple colors can be used for simultaneous coloring;

[0042] The circular ring track and the multi-degree-of-freedom robotic gripper work in coordination, enabling operations from multiple aspects, reducing the limitations of single-point positioning and single-point operation in traditional manufacturing methods, reducing unnecessary positioning and location, thus reducing power consumption and contributing to green manufacturing. At the same time, the combination of the two can achieve automated distribution and manufacturing, reducing manual intervention, which not only reduces production costs but also improves the reliability during the manufacturing process.

[0043] By reducing manual intervention, the degree of personnel participation is reduced, and the occurrence of safety accidents can be minimized.

[0044] A conveying frame 9 is arranged inside the mounting frame 10. A propulsion slide rail is arranged on the conveying frame 9. The conveying plate 8 is slidably arranged on the propulsion slide rail in a matching manner. During the process of loading and unloading the fabric, the conveying plate 8 is pushed out, and the garment to be printed is placed on the conveying plate 8, and then the printed garment is pushed into the machine along the propulsion slide rail to cooperate with the printing process.

[0045] Three groups of printing structures 5 are slidably arranged on the sliding track 3. The working heads 511 used in each group of printing structures 5 are respectively an intelligent print head, an intelligent paint spray head, and a robotic gripper. By using the print head, large-scale printing of garments can be achieved. By using the paint spray head, coloring operations can be realized. The circular ring track and the multi-degree-of-freedom robotic gripper work in coordination, enabling operations from multiple aspects, reducing the limitations of single-point positioning and single-point operation in traditional manufacturing methods, reducing unnecessary positioning and location, thus reducing power consumption and contributing to green manufacturing.

[0046] A fixing frame 6 is arranged on one side of the middle of the mounting frame 10. A control box 7 is installed on the fixing frame 6. The control box 7 is used for the electrical control of the movable motor 55, the rotating motor 510, the working head 511, the conveying pump 513, the rotating motor 515, and the robotic gripper, and can realize the printing operation of the entire printing device through programming.

[0047] In the description of this specification, the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention have been shown and described. For those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention claimed.

Claims

1. An intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing, characterized by: include: A mounting frame (10), wherein a support leg (1) is mounted on the bottom side of the mounting frame (10), sliding rails (3) are fixed to the top side edges of the mounting frame (10), a printing structure (5) is slidably mounted on the sliding rails (3), and protective frames (4) are arranged on the top sides of both ends of the mounting frame (10); A printing structure (5), the printing structure (5) comprising a movable outer ring (51), a rotating inner ring (53) being arranged inside the movable outer ring (51), and a ball (52) being arranged between an inner wall of the movable outer ring (51) and an outer wall of the rotating inner ring (53); A rotating gear (59), a rotating motor (510) being mounted on the top outer surface of the movable outer ring (51), and a rotating gear (59) being mounted on the output shaft of the rotating motor (510); A matching gear ring (516), wherein the matching gear ring (516) is fixed to a side surface of the rotating inner ring (53), and the matching gear ring (516) is meshed with the rotating gear (59); A telescopic cylinder (57) is provided, wherein a swing frame is fixed on the inner wall of the rotating inner ring (53), a rotating sleeve (514) is installed in the swing frame via a rotating shaft, a rotating motor (515) is installed on one side of the swing frame, an output shaft of the rotating motor (515) is connected to one end of the rotating shaft, a telescopic cylinder (57) is mounted on the outer side surface of the rotating sleeve (514), and a working head (511) is mounted on the telescopic action end of the telescopic cylinder (57).

2. The intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sliding buckles (54) are fixed on the outer wall of the movable outer ring (51), and the sliding buckles (54) are slidably mounted on the sliding track (3).

3. The intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A movable motor (55) is mounted on one of the sliding buckles (54); an output shaft of the movable motor (55) is equipped with a movable gear (56); a rack (2) is fixed to one side of the mounting frame (10); and the movable motor (55) and the rack (2) are meshed with each other.

4. The intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing according to claim 3, characterized in that: A material storage tank (512) is mounted on the other sliding buckle (54), and a plurality of material cavities are arranged on the material storage tank (512). Delivery pumps (513) are respectively mounted on the outside of the material storage tank (512), and the delivery pumps (513) are respectively connected to the material cavities and the operation head (511) through conduits.

5. The intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing according to claim 4, characterized in that: A conveying frame (9) is arranged inside the mounting frame (10), a pushing slide rail is arranged on the conveying frame (9), and a conveying plate (8) is slidably arranged on the pushing slide rail.

6. The intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing according to claim 5, characterized in that: Three groups of printing structures (5) are slidably arranged on the sliding track (3), wherein the operating heads (511) used by each group of printing structures (5) are respectively an intelligent printing head, an intelligent spray painting head and a mechanical claw.

7. The intelligent 3D printer for making special fabric clothing according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fixing frame (6) is provided on one side of the middle of the mounting frame (10), and a control box (7) is installed on the fixing frame (6). The control box (7) is used for electrically controlling the movable motor (55), the rotating motor (510), the working head (511), the delivery pump (513), the rotating motor (515), and the mechanical claw.

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