Volume-adjustable 3D printing consumable drying box

By introducing pallets, positioning components, heating components and adjustment covers into the 3D printed consumable drying box, the problems of poor stability and high energy consumption are solved, and the stability and capacity of consumables are flexible to adjust, reducing energy consumption.

CN223290103UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02YANCHENG DINGDING INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422629876.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

The lid of the existing 3D printing consumable drying box has poor stability and is easy to jammed. When the frequency of use is low, space is wasted and energy consumption is high.

Method used

A consumable box including pallets, positioning components, heating components, adjustment covers and exhaust fans is designed. Through the height adjustment of the adjustment cover and the design of the sealing cover, the stability and capacity of the consumables are ensured, and moisture is discharged through the exhaust fan.

Benefits of technology

The consumable box has good stability, is not easy to jam, has low energy consumption, is adjustable in capacity, and is easy to load and unload consumables.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of 3D printing, and discloses a volume-adjustable 3D printing consumable drying box which comprises a consumable box, a supporting plate is arranged in the consumable box, a breathable net is arranged on the surface of the supporting plate, a positioning assembly for positioning printing consumables is arranged at the top end of the supporting plate, a bottom plate is arranged at the bottom end of the consumable box, and the top end of the bottom plate is provided with an air inlet. A heating assembly for baking the printing supplies is arranged at the top end of the bottom plate, and an adjusting cover is slidably connected to the surface of the supplies box; the height of the adjusting cover is adjusted by sliding the adjusting cover, blocking is not prone to occurring, the capacity of the consumable box can be adjusted, the corresponding space can be adjusted according to the number of consumables, energy consumption is reduced, the adjusting cover can be locked at different heights through the adjusting assembly, and the sealing cover is arranged at the top end of the adjusting cover so that the adjusting cover can be opened conveniently, and consumable rolls can be loaded and unloaded conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of 3D printing, in particular to a drying box for 3D printing consumables with adjustable capacity. Background Art

[0002] 3D printer consumables refer to the materials used to make objects with 3D printers. They are an indispensable component of the 3D printing process. Unlike traditional printer consumables, 3D printer consumables are more diversified and different materials can be selected for printing according to different needs.

[0003] Its application number is "202222285008.X" and discloses a "capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box", which "comprises a box base, a middle elastic soft rubber, a box cover, a partition, an internal storage rack, 3D printing consumables one, 3D printing consumables two and a lower hard rubber box body, the lower end of the lower hard rubber box body is connected to the box base, and the middle elastic soft rubber is arranged between the upper end of the lower hard rubber box body and the lower end of the box cover. The utility model has an adjustable capacity 3D printing consumables drying box, based on the traditional bottom + cover structure, and designs the structure of the cover part to be retractable and adjustable. The composite structure of the cover is designed and manufactured by the overmolding injection molding process of hard plastic + special elastic soft plastic + hard plastic, so that the cover parts become adjustable in volume, which greatly improves the flexibility of use of the 3D printing consumables drying equipment."

[0004] However, the above method still has the following defects: by making the cover body parts into an adjustable volume, when the frequency of use is low, space can be saved and energy consumption can be reduced by adjusting the corresponding power demand. However, the cover body is only supported by elastic soft rubber, and the stability is poor. When the contact area between the cover body and the elastic soft rubber is large, it is easy to get stuck, which increases the difficulty of opening the cover body. Utility Model Content

[0005] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a 3D printing consumables drying box with adjustable capacity, which has the advantages of good stability and not easy to get stuck, and solves the problems raised by the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] The utility model provides the following technical solution: a capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box, comprising a consumables box, a support plate provided inside the consumables box, a breathable net provided on the surface of the support plate, a positioning component for positioning the printing consumables at the top of the support plate, a bottom plate provided at the bottom end of the consumables box, a heating component for baking the printing consumables at the top end of the bottom plate, an adjustment cover slidably connected to the surface of the consumables box, a support ring provided at the bottom of the adjustment cover, a support ring provided at the bottom of the support ring, an adjustment component for adjusting the support ring provided at the top of the support ring, and an exhaust fan provided at the top of the adjustment cover.

[0007] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, the positioning assembly includes a limit rod, a mounting plate is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the limit rod, the bottom end of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the middle part of the top end of the support plate by a screw, the top end of the limit rod is provided with a conical sleeve, the internal thread of the conical sleeve is connected to a screw, the top of the screw is provided with an anti-slip groove, the top of the screw is fixed with a ball head, the bottom end of the screw is provided with a slider, and the slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limit rod.

[0008] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, the heating component includes a support plate, a heat conduction groove is opened on the surface of the support plate, a heating wire is installed at the bottom end of the support plate, and a plurality of pillars are fixed at the bottom end of the support plate, and the bottom ends of the pillars are connected to the top end of the base plate.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, an air inlet net is provided in the middle of the base plate, the top of the base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the consumable box by screws, the top of the base plate is fixedly provided with a clamping ring, the clamping ring is engaged with the bottom of the consumable box, and a number of pads are fixedly provided at the bottom end of the base plate.

[0010] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, a sealing ring is provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the adjustment cover, the sealing ring is located between the consumable box and the adjustment cover, an air duct is fixedly provided on the top of the adjustment cover, the exhaust fan is fixedly installed inside the air duct, and a protective net is provided at one end of the air duct.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the adjustment assembly includes a plate sleeve, the bottom end of the plate sleeve is fixedly connected to the top end of the support ring, the interior of the plate sleeve is connected to a slide plate through an adjusting screw, a plurality of adjustment holes are provided on the surface of the slide plate, and a threaded hole is provided on the top of the plate sleeve that is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, two guide sleeves are fixedly provided on the top of the support ring, and guide pillars are slidably connected inside the guide sleeves, and the tops of the guide pillars are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support ring.

[0013] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, a sealing cover is hingedly connected to the top of the adjusting cover, a sealing gasket is provided on the inner wall of the sealing cover, a handle groove is provided on the surface of the sealing cover, a card block is provided on one side of the sealing cover, and a card slot that engages with the card block is provided on one side of the top of the adjusting cover.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The height of the adjustable cover can be adjusted by sliding it, which is not easy to get stuck. The capacity of the consumable box can be adjusted, and the corresponding space can be adjusted according to the number of consumables to reduce energy consumption. The adjustable cover can be locked at different heights through the adjustment component. By setting the sealing cover on the top of the adjustable cover, it is convenient to open it and load and unload the consumable roll.

[0016] 2. The 3D printing filament roll can be supported by the support plate, and the positioning component can limit the filament roll. After the filament roll is stacked, it can prevent it from tipping over and maintain the stability of the filament roll. An exhaust fan is installed on the top of the adjustment cover, and the moisture inside the filament box can be discharged through the exhaust fan. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the consumable box of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the consumable positioning assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the heating component of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air duct of the utility model.

[0024] Figure: 1. Consumables box; 2. Support plate; 3. Breathable mesh; 4. Positioning assembly; 401. Limit rod; 402. Mounting plate; 403. Conical sleeve; 404. Screw; 405. Slider; 406. Anti-slip groove; 407. Ball head; 5. Bottom plate; 6. Heating assembly; 601. Support plate; 602. Heat conduction groove; 603. Heating wire; 604. Support; 7. Air inlet mesh; 8. Clamping ring; 9. Spacer ;10. Support ring;11. Adjustment cover;12. Sealing ring;13. Support ring;14. Guide sleeve;15. Guide column;16. Sealing cover;17. Adjustment assembly;1701. Plate sleeve;1702. Slide plate;1703. Threaded hole;1704. Adjustment screw;1705. Adjustment hole;18. Air duct;19. Protective net;20. Slot;21. Sealing gasket;22. Block;23. Exhaust fan. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 7 , a 3D printing consumables drying box with adjustable capacity, including a consumables box 1, a support plate 2 is fixed inside the consumables box 1, a breathable net 3 is provided on the surface of the support plate 2, a positioning component 4 is provided on the top of the support plate 2 for positioning the printing consumables, the 3D printing consumables roll can be supported by the support plate 2, the positioning component 4 can limit the consumables roll, and after the consumables roll is stacked, it can prevent it from tipping over and maintain the stability of the consumables roll. The bottom end of the consumables box 1 is fixed with a bottom plate 5 by screws, and the top of the bottom plate 5 is provided with a drying assembly for the printing consumables. The heating component 6 of the baking can dry the consumables through the heating component 6. The surface of the consumable box 1 is slidably connected with an adjustment cover 11. The bottom of the consumable box 1 is fixedly provided with a support ring 10. The bottom of the adjustment cover 11 is fixedly provided with a support ring 13. The top of the support ring 10 is provided with an adjustment component 17 for adjusting the support ring 13. By sliding the adjustment cover 11, its height can be adjusted to adjust the capacity of the consumable box 1. The top of the adjustment cover 11 is provided with an exhaust fan 23, and the moisture inside the consumable box 1 can be discharged through the exhaust fan 23;

[0027] In this embodiment, preferably, the positioning assembly 4 includes a limiting rod 401, a mounting plate 402 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the limiting rod 401, the bottom end of the mounting plate 402 is fixedly connected to the middle part of the top end of the support plate 2 by a screw, a conical sleeve 403 is provided at the top end of the limiting rod 401, a screw 404 is connected to the inner thread of the conical sleeve 403, an anti-slip groove 406 is provided at the top of the screw 404, a ball head 407 is fixed at the top end of the screw 404, and a slider 40 is provided at the bottom end of the screw 404. 5. The slider 405 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting rod 401. The screw 404 and the limiting rod 401 can limit the position of the consumable roll, prevent it from tipping over after stacking the consumable rolls, and maintain the stability of the consumable rolls. The screw 404 can be rotated through the anti-slip groove 406 to adjust its height. The height of the screw 404 can match the height of the adjustment cover 11. The ball head 407 and the tapered sleeve 403 can guide the consumable roll to facilitate its placement on the limiting rod 401.

[0028] In this embodiment, preferably, the heating assembly 6 includes a support plate 601, a heat conduction groove 602 is provided on the surface of the support plate 601, a heating wire 603 is installed at the bottom end of the support plate 601, and a plurality of pillars 604 are fixed at the bottom end of the support plate 601. The bottom ends of the pillars 604 are connected to the top end of the bottom plate 5. The support plate 601 can be supported by the pillars 604, and the support plate 601 can support the heating wire 603. The heating wire 603 can heat the interior of the consumable box 1, and the heat conduction groove 602 on the surface of the support plate 601 can ensure heat transfer;

[0029] In this embodiment, preferably, the adjustment assembly 17 includes a plate sleeve 1701, the bottom end of the plate sleeve 1701 is fixedly connected to the top end of the support ring 10, the interior of the plate sleeve 1701 is connected to the slide plate 1702 through an adjusting screw 1704, the surface of the slide plate 1702 is provided with a plurality of adjustment holes 1705, and the top of the plate sleeve 1701 is provided with a threaded hole 1703 threadedly connected to the adjusting screw 1704. The slide plate 1702 and the plate sleeve 1701 are fixed by the adjusting screw 1704 to support the adjustment cover 11. By screwing the adjusting screw 1704 into different adjustment holes 1705, the height of the adjustment cover 11 can be adjusted.

[0030] In this embodiment, preferably, an air inlet net 7 is provided in the middle of the bottom plate 5, the top of the bottom plate 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the consumable box 1 by screws, a clamping ring 8 is fixed to the top end of the bottom plate 5, and the clamping ring 8 is engaged with the bottom of the consumable box 1, and a plurality of pads 9 are fixed to the bottom end of the bottom plate 5. The pads 9 can support the bottom plate 5, and the air inlet net 7 can ensure the flow of airflow. By removing the bottom plate 5, the heating component 6 can be repaired;

[0031] In this embodiment, preferably, a sealing ring 12 is provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the adjusting cover 11, and the sealing ring 12 is located between the consumable box 1 and the adjusting cover 11. The sealing ring 12 can adjust the sealing between the cover 11 and the consumable box 1, and an air duct 18 is fixedly provided on the top of the adjusting cover 11. The exhaust fan 23 is fixedly installed inside the air duct 18, and a protective net 19 is provided at one end of the air duct 18. The exhaust fan 23 can be supported by the air duct 18, and the protective net 19 can prevent the entry of foreign matter. A sealing cover 16 is hinged on the top of the adjusting cover 11, and a sealing gasket 21 is provided on the inner wall of the sealing cover 16. A handle groove is provided on the surface of the sealing cover 16, and a block 22 is provided on one side of the sealing cover 16. A card slot 20 is provided on one side of the top of the adjusting cover 11 to engage with the block 22. The sealing cover 16 can be positioned by the card slot 20 and the block 22, and the sealing gasket 21 can seal the sealing cover 16;

[0032] In this embodiment, preferably, two guide sleeves 14 are fixedly provided on the top of the support ring 10, and the guide sleeves 14 are slidably connected to the inside of the guide sleeves 14. The top of the guide pillar 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support ring 13. The guide sleeves 14 and the guide pillars 15 can guide the adjustment cover 11 to maintain the stability of the adjustment cover 11.

[0033] When in use, first open the sealing cover 16, then set the 3D printing filament roll on the limiting rod 401 of the positioning assembly 4, the ball head 407 and the tapered sleeve 403 can guide the filament roll, and the screw 404 and the limiting rod 401 can limit the filament roll, and prevent it from tipping over after the filament rolls are stacked. When it is necessary to adjust the capacity of the filament box 1 according to the number of filament rolls, the staff loosens the adjusting screw 1704 of the adjusting assembly 17 and slides the adjusting cover 11. The sealing ring 12 on the bottom inner wall of the adjusting cover 11 can slide along the surface of the filament box 1, and the slide plate 1702 and the guide column 15 can guide the adjusting cover 11, which is stable and reliable. After the adjustment is completed, the adjusting screw 1704 is screwed into the corresponding adjusting hole 1705 to fix the adjusting cover 11. Finally, the screw 404 can be rotated through the anti-slip groove 406 to adjust its height so that the height of the screw 404 matches the height of the adjusting cover 11.

[0034] When the consumables need to be dried, first close the sealing cover 16, and then heat the inside of the consumable box 1 through the heating wire 603. During this process, the water molecules inside the consumable box 1 are discharged through the exhaust fan 23 to achieve the drying of the consumables. The air duct 18 and the air inlet net 7 can ensure the flow of air. After the consumables are dried, the staff opens the sealing cover 16 and takes out the consumables in order.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A 3D printing consumables drying box with adjustable capacity, comprising a consumables box (1), characterized in that: The consumables box (1) is provided with a support plate (2) inside, a breathable net (3) is provided on the surface of the support plate (2), a positioning component (4) for positioning the printing consumables is provided at the top of the support plate (2), a bottom plate (5) is provided at the bottom end of the consumables box (1), a heating component (6) for baking the printing consumables is provided at the top end of the bottom plate (5), an adjustment cover (11) is slidably connected to the surface of the consumables box (1), a support ring (10) is provided at the bottom of the adjustment cover (11), a support ring (13) is provided at the bottom of the adjustment cover (11), an adjustment component (17) for adjusting the support ring (13) is provided at the top of the support ring (10), and an exhaust fan (23) is provided at the top of the adjustment cover (11).

2. The capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (4) comprises a limiting rod (401), a mounting plate (402) being fixedly provided at the bottom end of the limiting rod (401), the bottom end of the mounting plate (402) being fixedly connected to the middle portion of the top end of the support plate (2) via a screw, a conical sleeve (403) being provided at the top end of the limiting rod (401), a screw rod (404) being connected to the inner thread of the conical sleeve (403), an anti-slip groove (406) being provided at the top end of the screw rod (404), a ball head (407) being fixedly provided at the top end of the screw rod (404), a slider (405) being provided at the bottom end of the screw rod (404), and the slider rod (405) being slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting rod (401).

3. The capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating assembly (6) comprises a support plate (601), a surface of the support plate (601) is provided with a heat conduction groove (602), a bottom end of the support plate (601) is provided with a heating wire (603), a bottom end of the support plate (601) is fixed with a plurality of pillars (604), and the bottom ends of the pillars (604) are connected to the top end of the bottom plate (5).

4. The capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air inlet net (7) is provided in the middle of the base plate (5), the top of the base plate (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the consumable box (1) by screws, a clamping ring (8) is fixedly provided on the top of the base plate (5), the clamping ring (8) is engaged with the bottom of the consumable box (1), and a plurality of pads (9) are fixedly provided on the bottom of the base plate (5).

5. The capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the bottom of the adjustment cover (11) is provided with a sealing ring (12), and the sealing ring (12) is located between the consumable box (1) and the adjustment cover (11). The top of the adjustment cover (11) is fixedly provided with an air duct (18), and the exhaust fan (23) is fixedly installed inside the air duct (18). One end of the air duct (18) is provided with a protective net (19).

6. The capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (17) includes a plate sleeve (1701), the bottom end of the plate sleeve (1701) is fixedly connected to the top end of the support ring (10), the interior of the plate sleeve (1701) is connected to a slide plate (1702) via an adjustment screw (1704), a surface of the slide plate (1702) is provided with a plurality of adjustment holes (1705), and the top of the plate sleeve (1701) is provided with a threaded hole (1703) threadedly connected to the adjustment screw (1704).

7. The capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two guide sleeves (14) are fixedly provided at the top end of the support ring (10), and a guide column (15) is slidably connected inside the guide sleeve (14), and the top end of the guide column (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support ring (13).

8. The capacity-adjustable 3D printing consumables drying box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the adjusting cover (11) is hingedly connected to a sealing cover (16), the inner wall of the sealing cover (16) is provided with a sealing gasket (21), the surface of the sealing cover (16) is provided with a handle groove, one side of the sealing cover (16) is provided with a clamping block (22), and one side of the top end of the adjusting cover (11) is provided with a clamping groove (20) engaged with the clamping block (22).

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