Combined printer frame

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of printers, in particular to a combined printer frame which comprises a frame body, a supporting structure is arranged below the frame body, the supporting structure is used for supporting the frame body and comprises a supporting rod, the supporting rod is arranged below the frame body, and a hydraulic rod is arranged at the bottom of the supporting rod. A protective structure is arranged on the peripheral wall of the frame body and used for protecting the frame body, the supporting structure facilitating height adjustment is arranged at the bottom of the frame body, stable supporting can be provided for the frame body, and the height of the frame body can be adjusted conveniently according to the heights of different users; the comfort during use is improved; and meanwhile, a protection structure convenient to slide is arranged on the supporting structure, the frame body can be shielded and protected through a limiting piece on the protection structure, and the cleanliness of the frame body when the frame body is not used and stored is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printers, and in particular to a modular printer frame. Background Technology

[0002] A modular printer frame typically consists of multiple components such as outer vertical beams, outer horizontal beams, inner horizontal beams, and inner vertical beams. These components are connected by connectors to form a stable rectangular cube frame, which is mainly used in 3D printers. It supports the printer's moving parts, extrusion parts, heating parts, etc., ensuring the stability and accuracy of the printer during the printing process.

[0003] Chinese patent CN216610064U discloses a frame-type 3D printer, including a frame body, a forming platform, and a lead screw drive. The frame body includes four columns. The forming platform is connected to the lead screw drive. The forming platform is rectangular plate-shaped, with a rectangular tube horizontally arranged at each of the four corners of its lower end face. The right ends of the two rectangular tubes on the left side of the forming platform are provided with sealing plates, and the left ends of the two rectangular tubes on the right side of the forming platform are provided with sealing plates. The sealing plates are provided with threaded through holes leading to the interior of the rectangular tubes, and tightening bolts are installed in these threaded through holes.

[0004] The aforementioned frame-type 3D printers are typically placed on a table or work surface after installation. Since the printer cannot be adjusted according to the operator's height or the layout of the workspace, operators often have to climb or bend over, which affects work efficiency and operational comfort. Furthermore, it is inconvenient to move and store the printer, and dust can easily accumulate on the print head, affecting print quality. To address these issues, we propose a modular printer frame. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a modular printer frame to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the printer's inability to be adjusted according to the operator's height or the layout of the workspace, which affects work efficiency and operating comfort, and the easy accumulation of dust on the print head, affecting print quality.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular printer frame, comprising a frame body,

[0007] A support structure is provided below the main frame body to support the main frame body. The support structure includes a support rod, which is located below the main frame body and has a hydraulic rod at its bottom.

[0008] A protective structure is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the main frame body. The protective structure is used to protect the main frame body. The protective structure includes a protective frame that is slidably connected to the outer peripheral wall of the support rod. A top plate is snapped onto the top of the protective frame.

[0009] Preferably, the support structure further includes a support plate, which is fixedly installed on the top of the support rod, the frame body is placed on the top of the support plate, a fixing member is sleeved on the bottom of the support rod, and the hydraulic rod is fixedly connected between the fixing member and the support plate.

[0010] Preferably, the protective structure further includes a slider, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective frame. The side wall of the support plate has multiple sets of sliding grooves, and the slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding grooves.

[0011] Preferably, cleaning brushes are fixedly installed on the four sides of the support plate, and the middle part of the protective frame is made of transparent material. The cleaning brushes are used to clean the protective frame.

[0012] Preferably, the top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the frame body, and the side wall of the top plate is provided with a limiting component. The limiting component includes a limiting member, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the top plate and passes through the four sides of the top plate. The support plate has limiting grooves on its four sides, and the limiting member is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0013] Preferably, the limiting component further includes a shaft, which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the top plate. The shaft and the side wall of the limiting member are both fixedly connected to hinges. A movable member is rotatably connected between the hinges. A motor is provided at the top of the top plate, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the shaft.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This utility model features a height-adjustable support structure at the bottom of the frame body. This support structure provides stable support for the frame body and allows for height adjustment to suit different users, improving user comfort. Additionally, a sliding protective structure is incorporated into the support structure, with limiting elements on the protective structure covering and protecting the frame body, ensuring its cleanliness when not in use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the main frame of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the support structure and the protective structure of this utility model;

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

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the protective structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the top plate of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Main frame; 2. Support structure; 201. Fixing component; 202. Support rod; 203. Support plate; 2031. Cleaning brush; 204. Hydraulic rod; 3. Protective structure; 301. Top plate; 302. Protective frame; 303. Slide groove; 304. Sliding block; 4. Limiting component; 401. Limiting component; 402. Hinge component; 403. Moving component; 404. Shaft; 405. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a combined printer frame, including a frame body 1, a support structure 2 is provided below the frame body 1, the support structure 2 is used to support the frame body 1, the support structure 2 includes a support rod 202, the support rod 202 is provided below the frame body 1, and a hydraulic rod 204 is provided at the bottom of the support rod 202, so that the frame body 1 can be supported by the support structure 2.

[0026] A support plate 203 is fixedly installed on the top of the support rod 202. The frame body 1 is placed on the top of the support plate 203. A fastener 201 is sleeved on the bottom of the support rod 202. A hydraulic rod 204 is fixedly connected between the fastener 201 and the support plate 203. The hydraulic rod 204 can drive the support rod 202 and the support plate 203 to move upward, which makes it easy to adjust the height of the frame body 1 so that it can be used by people of different heights.

[0027] The outer peripheral wall of the frame body 1 is provided with a protective structure 3. The protective structure 3 is used to protect the frame body 1. The protective structure 3 includes a protective frame 302. The protective frame 302 is slidably connected to the outer peripheral wall of the support rod 202. A top plate 301 is snapped onto the top of the protective frame 302.

[0028] The inner wall of the protective frame 302 is fixedly connected to a slider 304, and the side wall of the support plate 203 is provided with multiple sets of sliding grooves 303, with the slider 304 slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove 303.

[0029] Cleaning brushes 2031 are fixedly installed on the four sides of the support plate 203. The middle part of the protective frame 302 is made of transparent material. The cleaning brushes 2031 are used to clean the protective frame 302, which can keep the protective frame 302 clean and make it easy to observe the frame body 1 through the transparent part.

[0030] The top plate 301 is fixedly installed on the top of the frame body 1. The side wall of the top plate 301 is provided with a limiting component 4, which includes a limiting member 401. The limiting member 401 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the top plate 301 and passes through the four sides of the top plate 301. The support plate 203 has limiting grooves 405 on its four sides. The limiting member 401 is inserted into the limiting groove 405. When the frame body 1 is not in use, the motor drives the shaft 404 to rotate. The rotation of the shaft 404 can drive the four sets of movable parts 403 to rotate. At the same time, the movable parts 403 can push the four sets of limiting members 401 to slide out of the four sides of the top plate 301. At this time, the limiting member 401 will be inserted into the limiting groove 405 on the protective frame 302 for fixation. The limiting member 401 can protect the frame body 1 and prevent dust corrosion.

[0031] A shaft 404 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the top plate 301. A hinge 402 is fixedly connected to the side wall of both the shaft 404 and the limiting member 401. A movable member 403 is rotatably connected between the hinges 402. A motor is installed at the top of the top plate 301, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the shaft 404. The motor drives the shaft 404 to rotate in the opposite direction. The rotation of the shaft 404 can drive the four sets of movable members 403 to rotate in the opposite direction. At the same time, the movable members 403 can drive the four sets of limiting members 401 to slide and retract inside the top plate 301. At this time, the protective frame 302 can slide down to use the frame body 1.

[0032] In use, this utility model first drives the shaft 404 to rotate in the opposite direction via a motor. The rotation of the shaft 404 drives the four sets of movable parts 403 to rotate synchronously. At the same time, the movable parts 403 drive the four sets of limiting parts 401 to slide and retract inside the top plate 301. At this time, the protective frame 302 can slide downward, allowing the frame body 1 to be exposed. Next, the hydraulic rod 204 drives the support rod 202 and the support plate 203 to move upward, adjusting the frame body 1 to a suitable height. Finally, the printer frame is used for printing.

[0033] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of the present invention (including the claims) is limited to these examples; within the framework of the present invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of the different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in the details for the sake of brevity.

[0034] This utility model is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular printer frame, comprising a frame body (1), characterized in that: Support structure (2), the support structure (2) is located below the frame body (1), the support structure (2) is used to support the frame body (1), the support structure (2) includes a support rod (202), the support rod (202) is located below the frame body (1), and a hydraulic rod (204) is provided at the bottom of the support rod (202); The protective structure (3) is set on the outer peripheral wall of the frame body (1). The protective structure (3) is used to protect the frame body (1). The protective structure (3) includes a protective frame (302). The protective frame (302) is slidably connected to the outer peripheral wall of the support rod (202). A top plate (301) is snapped on the top of the protective frame (302).

2. The modular printer frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support structure (2) further includes a support plate (203), which is fixedly installed on the top of the support rod (202). The frame body (1) is placed on the top of the support plate (203). A fastener (201) is sleeved on the bottom of the support rod (202). The hydraulic rod (204) is fixedly connected between the fastener (201) and the support plate (203).

3. A modular printer frame according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective structure (3) also includes a slider (304), which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective frame (302). The side wall of the support plate (203) has multiple sets of sliding grooves (303), and the slider (304) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove (303).

4. A modular printer frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: Cleaning brushes (2031) are fixedly installed on the four sides of the support plate (203), and the middle part of the protective frame (302) is made of transparent material. The cleaning brushes (2031) are used to clean the protective frame (302).

5. A modular printer frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top plate (301) is fixedly installed on the top of the frame body (1). The side wall of the top plate (301) is provided with a limiting component (4). The limiting component (4) includes a limiting member (401). The limiting member (401) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the top plate (301) and passes through the four sides of the top plate (301). The four sides of the support plate (203) are provided with limiting grooves (405). The limiting member (401) is inserted into the inside of the limiting groove (405).

6. A modular printer frame according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting component (4) further includes a shaft (404), which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the top plate (301). Both the shaft (404) and the side wall of the limiting component (401) are fixedly connected to hinges (402), and movable components (403) are rotatably connected between the hinges (402).

7. A modular printer frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: A motor is provided on the top of the top plate (301), and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the shaft (404).

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