Wax mold 3D printer
By introducing a lead screw and slider assembly and a stabilizing assembly into the photopolymer 3D printer, the problem of insufficient stability of the Z-axis lifting module was solved, and a more stable printing process was achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423015910.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
In existing photopolymer 3D printers, the stability of the Z-axis lifting module when raising and lowering the forming platform is insufficient, which affects the stability of the printing process.
The design employs a lead screw and slider assembly and a stabilizing assembly. The lead screw and slider assembly drives the connecting plate and the forming platform to rise and fall, while the stabilizing assembly provides additional stability support through limit grooves and electric push rods, thereby improving the stability of the lifting process.
This effectively improves the stability of the forming platform during the lifting process, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the printing process.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to 3D printer technical field especially relates to a wax mould 3D printer. BACKGROUND
[0002] 3D printer, also called three-dimensional printer, 3D printer is a kind of three-dimensional printing technology that the design file generated by computer is converted into real product, it can print out real object, model, stereoscopic image and three-dimensional animation product, is one of the best technologies for manufacturing real object at present;
[0003] In prior art, 3D printer is a kind of rapid prototyping process equipment, and wax mould is a model made of wax as raw material, and the 3D printer for printing wax mould with wax as raw material is also called wax mould printer, wherein, light-curing 3D printer is also one of them, and the existing light-curing 3D printer mainly drives the forming platform to carry out printing work in raw material tank through Z-axis lifting module during use, and the stability of the existing Z-axis lifting module needs to be further improved when driving the forming platform to lift, therefore, we propose a kind of wax mould 3D printer. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0004] The utility model aims at solving the shortcomings in prior art, 3D printer is a kind of rapid prototyping process equipment, and wax mould is a model made of wax as raw material, and the 3D printer for printing wax mould with wax as raw material is also called wax mould printer, wherein, light-curing 3D printer is also one of them, and the existing light-curing 3D printer mainly drives the forming platform to carry out printing work in raw material tank through Z-axis lifting module during use, and the stability of the existing Z-axis lifting module needs to be further improved when driving the forming platform to lift.
[0005] In order to realize the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0006] A kind of wax mould 3D printer, including printer body, the top of the printer body is close to the front and is equipped with printing platform, the back of the printing platform is fixedly connected with Z-axis lifting module, the front of the Z-axis lifting module is equipped with forming platform;
[0007] The Z-axis lifting module includes installation base, the front of the installation base is close to the center and is equipped with screw rod sliding block component, the two sides of the screw rod sliding block component and located the front of installation base are equipped with stabilizing component, the front of the screw rod sliding block component and located the front of stabilizing component are equipped with connecting plate, the front of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with three groups of connecting plug-in.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a control panel is fixedly attached to the front of the printer body near the bottom, and a transparent cover is connected to the top of the printer body via a hinge.
[0009] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that, by setting a transparent cover, the transparent cover can effectively protect the printing process and facilitate the observation of the printing process.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the printing platform includes an ultraviolet lamp, an LCD display screen is fixedly connected to the top of the ultraviolet lamp, and a material trough is slidably connected inside the LCD display screen.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lead screw and slider assembly includes a linear guide rail, a lead screw is rotatably connected inside the linear guide rail, a lead screw and slider are intersected by the threads on the outer periphery of the lead screw, the lead screw and slider are slidably connected to the linear guide rail, and the lead screw and slider are fixedly connected to a connecting plate. A drive motor is fixedly connected above the linear guide rail and inside the mounting base, and the drive motor is fixedly connected to the lead screw.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the stabilizing component includes a limiting groove, a stabilizing block is slidably connected inside the limiting groove, the stabilizing block is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, an electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the stabilizing block, and the fixed end of the electric push rod passes through the mounting base and is fixedly connected to the mounting base.
[0013] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by setting up the stabilizing component, the stabilizing component can further improve the stability of the forming platform during the lifting process, thereby making the printing process more stable.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the back of the forming platform, the connecting block is inserted into the connecting plug, and a fixing knob is threadedly connected to the top of the connecting plug, the fixing knob intersecting with the thread of the connecting block.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] In this invention, the lead screw and slider assembly effectively drives the connecting plate and connecting plug to rise and fall, thereby effectively driving the molding platform connected to the connecting plug via connecting blocks to rise and fall, facilitating wax mold printing. The stabilizing component, with its limiting groove, limits the stabilizing block, ensuring the stability of both sides of the connecting plate. Furthermore, the electric push rod provides lifting capability to both sides of the connecting plate while the lead screw and slider drive it to rise and fall, effectively improving the stability of the molding platform during the lifting process. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of part of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of the molding platform structure of this utility model.
[0020] Legend: 1. Printer body; 11. Control panel; 12. Transparent cover; 2. Printing platform; 21. UV lamp; 22. LCD display screen; 23. Material tray; 3. Z-axis lifting module; 31. Mounting base; 32. Lead screw and slider assembly; 321. Linear guide rail; 322. Lead screw; 323. Lead screw and slider; 324. Drive motor; 33. Stabilizing component; 331. Limit groove; 332. Stabilizing block; 333. Electric push rod; 34. Connecting plate; 35. Connecting plug; 4. Forming platform; 41. Connecting plug; 42. Fixing knob. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of this utility model will be provided below with reference to relevant embodiments, and several embodiments of this utility model will be given. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of this utility model more thorough and complete.
[0023] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] like Figs. 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a wax model 3D printer, including a printer body 1, a printing platform 2 installed on the top of the printer body 1 near the front, a Z-axis lifting module 3 fixedly connected to the back of the printing platform 2, a forming platform 4 installed on the front of the Z-axis lifting module 3, the Z-axis lifting module 3 including a mounting base 31, a lead screw slider assembly 32 installed on the front of the mounting base 31 near the center, stabilizing components 33 installed on both sides of the lead screw slider assembly 32 and on the front of the mounting base 31, a connecting plate 34 installed on the front of the lead screw slider assembly 32 and on the front of the stabilizing components 33, and three sets of connecting plugs 35 fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate 34.
[0027] Example 2
[0028] like Figs. 1-3 As shown, a control panel 11 is fixed to the front of the printer body 1 near the bottom, and a transparent cover 12 is connected to the top of the printer body 1 via a hinge. The control panel 11 facilitates the control of the device.
[0029] The printing platform 2 includes an ultraviolet lamp 21, an LCD display screen 22 is fixedly attached to the top of the ultraviolet lamp 21, and a material trough 23 is slidably connected inside the LCD display screen 22.
[0030] The lead screw and slider assembly 32 includes a linear guide rail 321, a lead screw 322 is rotatably connected inside the linear guide rail 321, a lead screw slider 323 is threaded around the lead screw 322 and slidably connected to the linear guide rail 321, and the lead screw slider 323 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 34. A drive motor 324 is fixedly connected above the linear guide rail 321 and inside the mounting base 31. The drive motor 324 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 322 and can provide power for the rotation of the lead screw 322.
[0031] The stabilizing component 33 includes a limiting groove 331, a stabilizing block 332 is slidably connected inside the limiting groove 331, the stabilizing block 332 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 34, and an electric push rod 333 is fixedly connected to the top of the stabilizing block 332. The fixed end of the electric push rod 333 passes through the mounting base 31 and is fixedly connected to the mounting base 31, which can effectively increase the stability of the molding platform 4 during the lifting process.
[0032] A connecting plug 41 is fixed to the back of the forming platform 4. The connecting plug 41 is inserted into the connecting plug 35. A fixing knob 42 is threadedly connected to the top of the connecting plug 35. The fixing knob 42 and the connecting plug 41 are threaded together for easy connection.
[0033] The workflow of this utility model is as follows: When printing a wax model using a wax model 3D printer, firstly, the operator inserts the material tank 23 into the interior of the LCD display screen 22, then pours wax model material into the material tank 23. After completion, the forming platform 4 is inserted into the interior of the connecting plug 35 via the connecting block 41, and the connecting block 41 and the connecting plug 35 are fixed together by the fixing knob 42. Subsequently, the printing can be controlled by the control panel 11. During the printing process, the drive motor 324 drives the lead screw 322 to rotate, and the rotating lead screw 322 drives the lead screw slider 323 to move along the linear guide rail. The Z-axis lifting module moves within 321, which in turn drives the connecting plate 34 and the forming platform 4 to rise and fall. During the rising and falling process, the stabilizing block 332 slides synchronously with the lead screw slider 323 within the limiting groove 331 under the push of the electric push rod 333, until the forming platform 4 enters the material trough 23. At this time, the control panel 11 can control the ultraviolet lamp 21 and the LCD display 22 to work. While printing, the lead screw slider assembly 32 and the stabilizing assembly 33 also move accordingly until the wax model is formed. Through its design, this utility model can effectively further improve the stability of the Z-axis lifting module of the 3D printer during printing.
[0034] Although 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 alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A wax model 3D printer, comprising a printer body (1), characterized in that: A printing platform (2) is installed on the top of the printer body (1) near the front. A Z-axis lifting module (3) is fixed to the back of the printing platform (2). A forming platform (4) is installed on the front of the Z-axis lifting module (3). The Z-axis lifting module (3) includes a mounting base (31). A lead screw and slider assembly (32) is mounted on the front of the mounting base (31) near the center. Stabilizing components (33) are mounted on both sides of the lead screw and slider assembly (32) and on the front of the mounting base (31). A connecting plate (34) is mounted on the front of the lead screw and slider assembly (32) and on the front of the stabilizing component (33). Three sets of connecting plugs (35) are fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate (34).
2. The wax model 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel (11) is fixedly attached to the front of the printer body (1) near the bottom, and a transparent cover (12) is connected to the top of the printer body (1) via a hinge.
3. A wax model 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing platform (2) includes an ultraviolet lamp (21), and an LCD display screen (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the ultraviolet lamp (21). A material trough (23) is slidably connected inside the LCD display screen (22).
4. A wax model 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lead screw and slider assembly (32) includes a linear guide rail (321), a lead screw (322) is rotatably connected inside the linear guide rail (321), a lead screw slider (323) is threaded around the lead screw (322), the lead screw slider (323) is slidably connected to the linear guide rail (321), and the lead screw slider (323) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (34). A drive motor (324) is fixedly connected above the linear guide rail (321) and inside the mounting base (31), and the drive motor (324) is fixedly connected to the lead screw (322).
5. A wax model 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stabilizing component (33) includes a limiting groove (331), a stabilizing block (332) is slidably connected inside the limiting groove (331), the stabilizing block (332) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (34), an electric push rod (333) is fixedly connected to the top of the stabilizing block (332), and the fixed end of the electric push rod (333) passes through the mounting base (31) and is fixedly connected to the mounting base (31).
6. A wax model 3D printer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the forming platform (4) is fixed with a connecting plug (41), the connecting plug (41) is inserted into the connecting plug (35), and the top of the connecting plug (35) is threaded with a fixing knob (42), the fixing knob (42) and the connecting plug (41) are threaded together.