3D printing equipment with automatic feeding function

Abstract

The utility model discloses 3D printing equipment with an automatic feeding function. The 3D printing equipment comprises a feeding rack, a feeding pipe is arranged on the feeding rack, the end of the feeding pipe is connected with a feeding head, and a sliding feeding bin is arranged on the feeding rack; according to the 3D printing equipment with the automatic feeding function, the multiple sets of feeding storage tanks controlled by the sliding controller are adopted for containing different kinds of materials respectively, then the positions of the feeding storage tanks are controlled through the sliding controller, the feeding storage tanks are arranged on the feeding machine frame, the feeding machine frame is connected with the feeding machine frame, and the feeding machine frame is connected with the feeding machine frame. Different materials are introduced into the material supply and feeding head through the material supply pipe, and the materials can be added into the printer through the material supply and feeding head, so that printing of the different materials at different positions is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of 3D printing feeding equipment, in particular to a 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function. Background Technique

[0002] With the maturity of 3D printing technology, 3D printing feeders are increasingly applied to production and life. In the feeding process of existing 3D printers, there are problems such as loose materials and large material gaps, which in turn affect the printing quality. Moreover, for different feeding requirements, the hopper needs to be replaced, and then the feeding port needs to be docked, making the operation and replacement quite troublesome.

[0003] As disclosed in a 3D printer automatic feeding device with the publication number CN219789304U, in view of the above problems, a cylinder is provided above the material supplementing place. Through its action, the piston is driven into the hopper to press the materials inside the hopper, which can make the materials combine more closely. The adjusting disk is driven to rotate by the driving shaft, and a socket is opened on the adjusting disk. By placing different hoppers in the socket, feeding can be completed without manually docking the feeding port.

[0004] However, although the above-mentioned disclosed patent application solves the problems existing in the automatic feeding of existing 3D printing devices, due to its use of a turntable-type hopper bearing platform, when it comes to multi-material mixed printing, it is necessary to increase the number of hoppers, which easily leads to an increase in the volume of the hopper bearing platform, making it inconvenient to arrange and use. In view of this, in-depth research on the above problems has led to the generation of this case. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function, which solves the problems in the existing background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: A 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function includes a feeding frame, a feeding pipe is arranged on the feeding frame, a feeding inlet head is connected to the end of the feeding pipe, and a sliding feeding bin is arranged on the feeding frame;

[0007] The sliding feeding bin is composed of a sliding seat welded on the feeding frame, a number of feeding storage tanks assembled on the sliding seat, and a feeding outlet located below the sliding seat for connecting the feeding storage tank and the feeding inlet head. A sliding controller is also arranged on the sliding feeding bin and is connected to a number of feeding storage tanks;

[0008] The feeding storage tank is a cavity shell with a hopper-shaped structure. A plurality of the feeding storage tanks are arranged in a linear array and are connected to each other adjacent to the feeding storage tanks. A pair of jacks are provided on one side of the feeding storage tank, and a pair of stabilizing rods penetrate through the pair of jacks on the sliding seat;

[0009] A support frame is provided on the feeding rack. A compaction cylinder is provided on the support frame. A compaction plate is connected to the telescopic end of the compaction cylinder. The compaction plate matches the inner groove of the feeding storage tank, and the support frame corresponds to the position of the feeding port.

[0010] Preferably, the support frame is integrally connected to the feeding rack, and the support frame is a frame body with a rectangular structure.

[0011] Preferably, the support frame is welded to the compaction cylinder. A stabilizing rod is provided on the compaction plate, and a stabilizing groove is provided on the support frame to match the stabilizing rod.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the feeding storage tank is open, and the compaction plate matches the opening size of the feeding storage tank.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the feeding storage tank is of a conical structure. The bottom opening of the feeding storage tank is docked with the feeding port, and a control gate is provided on the bottom opening of the feeding storage tank.

[0014] Preferably, the sliding controller includes a sliding guide rail. A sliding guide rail is provided on the sliding seat. A control cylinder is provided on one side of the sliding guide rail, and the telescopic end of the control cylinder is connected to the outermost feeding storage tank.

[0015] The present invention provides a 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function. It has the following beneficial effects: The 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function uses a plurality of feeding storage tanks controlled by a sliding controller to respectively contain different types of materials. Then, the position of the feeding storage tank is controlled by the sliding controller, so that different materials are introduced into the feeding inlet head through the feeding pipe, and the materials can be added into the printer through the feeding inlet head, realizing printing of different materials at different positions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a first three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a second three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional structure schematic diagram of the 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function according to the present invention.

[0019] In the figure: 1. Loading frame; 2. Feeding pipe; 3. Feeding inlet head; 4. Sliding seat; 5. Feeding storage tank; 6. Discharging opening; 7. Insertion hole; 8. Stabilizing rod; 9. Support frame; 10. Compacting cylinder; 11. Compacting plate; 12. Control gate; 13. Sliding guide rail; 14. Control cylinder. Specific implementation mode

[0020] 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of 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.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 , the present invention provides an implementation solution: In the modern 3D printing process, due to the diverse materials used in the printing process, current 3D printing devices often need to reload materials, or use a turntable structure to switch the feeding hopper as disclosed in the above-mentioned patent. Although it can meet the loading and use of multiple materials, its structure is too large and it cannot be compatible with the use of too many material types.

[0022] In view of the above problems, the present application discloses a 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function. The device uses the loading frame 1 as the support main body, and a feeding pipe 2 is arranged on the loading frame 1. The feeding pipe 2 is used for the transfer of materials. Specifically, the end of the feeding pipe 2 is connected with a feeding inlet head 3. A sliding feeding bin is arranged on the loading frame 1. Different bins are slidably adjusted through the sliding feeding groove to correspond to the feeding pipe 2, so that different materials enter the feeding inlet head 3 from the feeding pipe 2, and the materials are conveyed to the printer through the feeding inlet head 3 to complete the printing;

[0023] Specifically, according to the attached Figures 1 - 3 of the specification, it can be seen that the above-mentioned sliding feeding bin is composed of a sliding seat 4 welded on the loading frame 1, a number of feeding storage tanks 5 assembled on the sliding seat 4, and a discharging opening 6 located below the sliding seat 4 for connecting the feeding storage tank 5 and the feeding inlet head 3. The sliding seat 4 plays a supporting role for the sliding feeding bin. Different printing materials are contained in different feeding storage tanks 5. A sliding controller is also arranged on the sliding feeding bin and connected with a number of feeding storage tanks 5 to synchronously drive the feeding storage tanks 5 to move together until different feeding storage tanks 5 correspond to the discharging opening 6, so as to feed the feeding pipe 2 through different feeding storage tanks 5;

[0024] According to the attached Figures 1 - 3It can be seen that the above-mentioned feeding storage tank 5 is a cavity shell with a hopper-shaped structure. A number of feeding storage tanks 5 are arranged in a linear array and are connected to each other adjacent to the feeding storage tanks 5. A pair of jacks 7 are provided on one side of the feeding storage tank 5, and a pair of stabilizing rods 8 are provided on the sliding seat 4 and penetrate through the pair of jacks 7;

[0025] In the specific implementation process, through the matching of the pair of stabilizing rods 8 and the pair of jacks 7, the feeding storage tank 5 is stabilized, and the adjacent feeding storage tanks 5 are closely connected, ensuring that the arrangement of the feeding storage tanks 5 is more compact and regular, facilitating the alignment of the feeding storage tank 5 with the feeding port 6. A support frame 9 is provided on the feeding rack 1, a compaction cylinder 10 is provided on the support frame 9, a compaction plate 11 is connected to the telescopic end of the compaction cylinder 10, and the compaction plate 11 matches the inner groove of the feeding storage tank 5. The support frame 9 corresponds to the position of the feeding port 6. The compaction cylinder 10 is installed and fixed through the support frame 9, and the compaction plate 11 is controlled through the compaction cylinder 10, so that the compaction plate 11 is pressed into the feeding storage tank 5 to complete the compaction of the feeding, ensuring continuous feeding and thus improving the printing quality.

[0026] As a preferred solution, further, the support frame 9 is integrally connected to the feeding rack 1, and the support frame 9 is a frame body with a rectangular structure, improving the overall frame structure strength of the equipment and maintaining the structural integrity.

[0027] As a preferred solution, further, the support frame 9 is welded to the compaction cylinder 10 to fix the compaction cylinder 10, making the movement of the compaction plate 11 more stable.

[0028] As a preferred solution, further, the top of the feeding storage tank 5 is open, and the compaction plate 11 matches the opening size of the feeding storage tank 5, facilitating the insertion of the compaction plate 11 into the feeding storage tank 5.

[0029] As a preferred solution, further, the bottom of the feeding storage tank 5 is of a conical structure, the bottom opening of the feeding storage tank 5 is docked with the feeding port 6, and a control gate 12 is provided on the bottom opening of the feeding storage tank 5. The feeding storage tank 5 can be controlled to be opened and closed through the control gate 12, so that the material flows from the bottom of the feeding storage tank 5 into the feeding port 6.

[0030] As a preferred solution, further, the sliding controller includes a sliding guide rail 13. The sliding guide rail 13 is provided on the sliding seat 4, and a control cylinder 14 is provided on one side of the sliding guide rail 13. The telescopic end of the control cylinder 14 is connected to the outermost feeding storage tank 5.

[0031] In the specific implementation process, a sliding guide rail 13 is arranged on the sliding seat 4 to limit and support the feeding storage tank 5. By controlling the air cylinder 14, the feeding storage tank 5 can be driven to move linearly. Furthermore, multiple feeding storage tanks 5 are connected in series. By controlling the telescopic distance of the air cylinder 14, different feeding storage tanks 5 can be made to correspond to the feeding ports 6, so as to realize the feeding of different types of materials.

[0032] Generally speaking, in this 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function, multiple feeding storage tanks 5 controlled by a sliding controller are respectively used to contain different types of materials. Furthermore, by controlling the positions of the feeding storage tanks 5 through the sliding controller, different materials can be fed into the feeding inlet head 3 through the feeding pipes 2, and the materials can be added into the printer through the feeding inlet head 3, so as to realize the printing of different materials at different positions.

[0033] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function, comprising a feeding frame (1), a feeding pipe (2) is arranged on the feeding frame (1), and a feeding inlet head (3) is connected to the end of the feeding pipe (2), characterized in that, A sliding feeding bin is arranged on the feeding frame (1). The sliding feeding bin is composed of a sliding seat (4) welded on the feeding frame (1), several feeding storage tanks (5) assembled on the sliding seat (4), and a discharging port (6) located below the sliding seat (4) for connecting the feeding storage tank (5) and the feeding inlet head (3). A sliding controller is also arranged on the sliding feeding bin and is connected to several feeding storage tanks (5). The feeding storage tank (5) is a cavity shell with a hopper-shaped structure. Several feeding storage tanks (5) are arranged in a linear array and are connected to each other adjacent to the feeding storage tanks (5). A pair of jacks (7) are arranged on one side of the feeding storage tank (5), and a pair of stabilizing rods (8) are arranged on the sliding seat (4) and penetrate through the pair of jacks (7). A support frame (9) is arranged on the feeding frame (1). A compaction cylinder (10) is arranged on the support frame (9). A compaction plate (11) is connected to the telescopic end of the compaction cylinder (10). The compaction plate (11) matches the inner groove of the feeding storage tank (5). The support frame (9) corresponds to the position of the discharging port (6).

2. The 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (9) is integrally connected to the feeding frame (1), and the support frame (9) is a frame body with a rectangular structure.

3. The 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support frame (9) is welded to the compaction cylinder (10). A stabilizing rod (8) is arranged on the compaction plate (11), and a stabilizing groove matching the stabilizing rod (8) is formed on the support frame (9).

4. A 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the feeding storage tank (5) is open, and the compaction plate (11) matches the opening size of the feeding storage tank (5).

5. A 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the feeding storage tank (5) is a conical structure. The bottom opening of the feeding storage tank (5) is docked with the discharging port (6), and a control gate (12) is arranged on the bottom opening of the feeding storage tank (5).

6. The 3D printing device with an automatic feeding function according to claim 5, wherein The sliding controller includes a sliding guide rail (13). The sliding guide rail (13) is arranged on the sliding seat (4). A control cylinder (14) is arranged on one side of the sliding guide rail (13), and the telescopic end of the control cylinder (14) is connected to the outermost feeding storage tank (5).

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