3D printer with printing disc convenient to disassemble

By working together with electric push rods, drive belts, and horizontal bidirectional threaded rods, the problem of uneven positioning of the printing disk caused by skew is solved, realizing automated feeding and fixing of the printing disk, and improving the printing quality and operating efficiency of the 3D printer.

CN223685992UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19JIANGSU INITIAL 3D TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423085499.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-13

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Technical Problem

Existing 3D printers are prone to misalignment or wobbling of the printing disk when positioning it due to uneven force applied by the electric push rod, which affects printing accuracy, especially during long-term or high-speed printing.

Method used

By employing the coordinated operation of an electric push rod, a transmission belt, and a horizontal bidirectional threaded rod, and through processor control of the second motor and the horizontal bidirectional threaded rod, the automatic feeding, conveying, and fixing of the printing disc is achieved, ensuring precise clamping and fixation.

Benefits of technology

It improves print quality and operational efficiency, ensures the stability and accuracy of the printing process, reduces manual intervention, and is suitable for occasions where print trays need to be changed frequently.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a 3D printer with printing discs convenient to disassemble, which comprises a workbench, a printing frame and a storage box, the printing frame and the storage box are arranged at the top of the workbench, a printer body is slidably connected in the printing frame, and a plurality of printing discs are stacked in the storage box. The front side and the rear side of the printing disc are fixedly connected with the top of the workbench through positioning pieces. The equipment has the advantage that the printing disc is convenient to disassemble, automatic feeding, conveying and fixing of the printing disc are achieved through cooperative work of the electric push rod, the transmission belt and the horizontal two-way threaded rod, manual intervention is reduced, the processor controls the second motor and the horizontal two-way threaded rod, accurate clamping and fixing of the printing disc are ensured, and the printing quality is improved. And a transmission belt and a horizontal two-way threaded rod are used, so that the printing disc is conveyed and fixed more stably and quickly, and the overall operation efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to 3D printer technical field, concretely is a 3D printer of printing disc convenient to disassemble. BACKGROUND

[0002] A 3D printer is a device that constructs three-dimensional objects by layering materials using digital models. This technology, also known as additive manufacturing, has found applications in multiple industries due to its flexibility and adaptability, including but not limited to manufacturing, healthcare, education, and artistic creation.

[0003] The existing 3D printer can refer to the Chinese utility model patent with the patent announcement number CN217553141U, which discloses a 3D printer with a printing disc that can be easily replaced. The 3D printer includes a workbench, a printing frame, and a storage box fixed in the middle of the workbench. The storage box is stacked with several printing discs, and each end of the printing disc is provided with a positioning slot. The bottom end of the storage box is provided with a through slot matching the printing disc. The workbench is provided with a replenishment mechanism near one end of the storage box. The 3D printer can automatically replenish the printing disc and accurately position and fix the printing disc, ensuring that the printing disc does not shift during the printing process, thereby ensuring the quality of the printing. Moreover, the 3D printer can automatically transport the completed printing disc, greatly reducing the labor intensity of the workers and saving labor costs.

[0004] The above device has good use effect, but still has some defects in actual use process: in the above device, when positioning the printing disc, the processor controls the second electric push rod to extend and insert the positioning block into the positioning slot. This positioning and installation method is relatively simple, and the force applied by the electric push rod may be concentrated in one point or a small area, resulting in uneven force on the printing disc and easy deviation or shaking. In the process of long-time operation or high-speed printing, slight vibration may cause the positioning block to loosen, affecting the printing precision. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a kind of 3D printer of printing disc convenient to disassemble, with the advantages of printing disc convenient to disassemble, through the synergistic work of electric push rod, transmission belt and horizontal bidirectional screw rod, realize the automatic feeding, transmission and fixation of printing disc, reduce manual intervention, and processor controls second motor and horizontal bidirectional screw rod, ensure the accurate clamping and fixation of printing disc, improve printing quality. The use of transmission belt and horizontal bidirectional screw rod makes the transmission and fixation of printing disc more stable and fast, improves overall operation efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: A 3D printer convenient to disassemble printing disc, including workbench and the printing frame and storage box of setting at its top, printing frame inside is connected with the printer body of sliding, the inside of storage box is stacked with a plurality of printing disc, the front and back two sides of printing disc are fixedly connected with the top of workbench through positioning piece:

[0007] Positioning piece includes two installation shell of corresponding setting in the top center front and back of workbench, two installation shell bottom and the top front and back of workbench are fixedly connected, the inside left and right sides of each installation shell are slidably connected with L type clamping plate, two L type clamping plates and the left and right sides of printing disc surface are pasted, four L type clamping plates are fixedly connected with moving block on the side away from each other, moving block extends to the inside of installation shell and is slidably connected with it.

[0008] As a kind of D printer convenient to disassemble printing disc of the utility model, printing frame front surface is fixedly connected with controller, and processor and timer are fixedly connected on the top of printing frame.

[0009] As a kind of D printer convenient to disassemble printing disc of the utility model, corresponding through slot is equipped on the left and right sides of storage box, the bottom of through slot is higher than the top of L type clamping plate, and support leg is fixedly connected on the bottom of workbench.

[0010] As a kind of D printer convenient to disassemble printing disc of the utility model, electric push rod is fixedly connected on the side of the top of workbench, push plate is fixedly connected on the telescopic end of electric push rod, push plate is located in the inside of right through slot and is slidably connected with it, and the side of printing disc is pasted with the end away from electric push rod of push plate.

[0011] As a kind of D printer convenient to disassemble printing disc of the utility model, installation groove is set up on the other side of the top of workbench, transmission belt is rotatably connected in the inside of installation groove, first motor is fixedly connected on the front surface of workbench, and the output shaft of first motor penetrates workbench and is fixedly connected with the input end of transmission belt.

[0012] As a kind of D printer convenient to disassemble printing disc of the utility model, horizontal bidirectional screw rod rotatably connected in the inside of two installation shell is horizontally arranged, and the left and right sides of the surface of horizontal bidirectional screw rod are respectively threadedly connected with two moving blocks, horizontal limiting rod fixedly connected in the inside of two installation shell is horizontally arranged, and the horizontal limiting rod is slidably connected with moving block, and rotating rod is rotatably connected on the top of printing frame.

[0013] As a kind of convenient disassembly printing disc's D printer preferred of the utility model, second motor is fixedly connected at the top of printing frame, the output end of second motor is fixedly connected with the one end of rotating rod, the surface of rotating rod is fixedly sleeved with one bevel gear at front and back ends, two one bevel gears are meshingly connected with two bevel gears on one side, two the inner wall of two bevel gears is fixedly connected with rotating shaft, and two rotating shafts are fixedly arranged on the top of printing frame at front and back sides.

[0014] As a kind of convenient disassembly printing disc's D printer preferred of the utility model, the surface of two rotating shafts is fixedly sleeved with one pulley, the surface center of two horizontal bidirectional threaded rods is fixedly sleeved with two pulleys, and the transmission connection between two pulleys and one pulley has belt.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects as follows:

[0016] 1, the utility model discloses a workbench as the basic platform of entire 3D printer, supports all other components, and ensures the stability and levelness of printer. The printing frame is installed on the workbench, is used for fixing and supporting the printer body, and ensures the accuracy of vertical movement and horizontal movement of the printer body. The storage box stores multiple spare printing discs, and the printer can automatically take a new printing disc when needed. The printing disc is used as the bearing platform of printing material, is used for placing and fixing printing material, ensures the stability and accuracy in printing process, and the printer body executes actual printing task, including extruding material, moving nozzle and other operations.

[0017] 2, the utility model discloses that the second motor is started by processor control, and the output shaft of second motor rotates, drives rotating rod to rotate, and rotating rod passes through one bevel gear and two bevel gears and transmits rotary motion to rotating shaft. Rotating shaft passes through one pulley and belt and transmits rotary motion to two pulleys, and two pulleys drive horizontal bidirectional threaded rod to rotate, and the rotation of horizontal bidirectional threaded rod makes two moving blocks move in opposite directions, drives L type clamping plate to move inwards, clamps printing disc, and after printing, processor controls horizontal bidirectional threaded rod to rotate reversely, so that L type clamping plate loosens printing disc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is three-dimensional drawing of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is structure schematic view of the printing frame of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is structure schematic view of the positioning member of the utility model.

[0022] As shown in the figure: 1, workbench; 101, mounting groove; 2, printing frame; 201, controller; 3, storage box; 301, through slot; 4, printing disc; 5, printer body; 6, electric push rod; 601, push plate; 7, processor; 8, timer; 9, positioning piece; 901, L-shaped clamping plate; 902, moving block; 903, mounting shell; 904, horizontal bidirectional threaded rod; 905, horizontal limiting rod; 906, No. 2 pulley; 907, second motor; 908, rotating rod; 909, No. 1 bevel gear; 910, No. 2 bevel gear; 911, rotating shaft; 912, No. 1 pulley; 913, belt; 10, transmission belt; 11, first motor; 12, support leg. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1-4 A 3D printer with a printing disc that is convenient to disassemble, comprising a workbench 1 and a printing frame 2 and a storage box 3 arranged on the top of the workbench 1, the inside of the printing frame 2 is slidably connected with a printer body 5, and a plurality of printing discs 4 are stacked in the inside of the storage box 3, and the front and rear sides of the printing disc 4 are fixedly connected with the top of the workbench 1 through positioning pieces 9:

[0024] The workbench 1 serves as the basic platform of the entire 3D printer, supporting all other components to ensure the stability and levelness of the printer. The printing frame 2 is installed on the workbench 1 and is used to fix and support the printer body 5, ensuring the accuracy of the vertical and horizontal movements of the printer body 5. The storage box 3 stores multiple spare printing discs 4, which is convenient for the printer to automatically use new printing discs 4 when needed. The printing disc 4 serves as a bearing platform for printing materials and is used to place and fix the printing materials, ensuring the stability and accuracy during the printing process. The printer body 5 performs the actual printing task, including extruding materials, moving the nozzle, and other operations.

[0025] Further, the positioning piece 9 comprises two mounting shells 903 corresponding to the front and rear sides of the top center of the workbench 1, and the bottom of the two mounting shells 903 is fixedly connected with the top front and rear sides of the workbench 1. Each mounting shell 903 has an L-shaped clamping plate 901 slidably connected to the left and right sides inside it, and the two L-shaped clamping plates 901 are attached to the left and right sides of the surface of the printing disc 4. Four L-shaped clamping plates 901 are fixedly connected with moving blocks 902 on the side away from each other, and the moving blocks 902 extend into the mounting shell 903 and are slidably connected therewith.

[0026] The mounting shell 903 is fixed on the top of the workbench 1 on both sides, used to accommodate and guide the L-shaped clamping plate 901 and the moving block 902, to ensure their smooth movement. The L-shaped clamping plate 901 is slidingly connected inside the mounting shell 903 and is attached to the left and right sides of the printing disc 4 to provide clamping force and ensure the fixation of the printing disc 4. The moving block 902 is fixed on one side of the L-shaped clamping plate 901, extends into the mounting shell 903 and is slidingly connected therewith, used to drive the movement of the L-shaped clamping plate 901 to realize the clamping and releasing functions.

[0027] Further, the controller 201 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the printing frame 2, and the processor 7 and the timer 8 are fixedly connected to the top of the printing frame 2.

[0028] The controller 201 is responsible for receiving user input instructions and controlling various actions of the printer, including replacement of the printing disc, start and stop of the printing process, etc. The controller 201 usually has a user interface such as a touch screen or buttons to facilitate user operation and monitoring of the status of the printer. The processor 7 serves as the core control unit of the entire 3D printer. The processor 7 is responsible for processing various sensor data, executing control algorithms, and coordinating the operation of various subsystems. It receives instructions from the controller 201 to control the actions of the electric push rod, motor and other actuators to ensure the smooth progress of the printing process. The timer 8 is used to accurately control the time of each action to ensure that the printer completes specific operations within the predetermined time. The timer 8 can work in coordination with the processor 7 to achieve precise control of the automated process.

[0029] Further, the storage box 3 is provided with corresponding through slots 301 on both sides, and the bottom of the through slot 301 is higher than the top of the L-shaped clamping plate 901. The workbench 1 is fixedly connected with support legs 12 at the four corners of the bottom.

[0030] The through slots 301 are arranged on both sides of the storage box 3 to guide and support the printing disc 4 when it is taken out or put in. The bottom of the through slot 301 is higher than the top of the L-shaped clamping plate 901 to ensure that the printing disc 4 does not interfere with the L-shaped clamping plate 901 when it is taken out or put in. The support legs 12 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the workbench 1 to provide stable support and ensure the levelness and stability of the workbench 1.

[0031] Further, the workbench 1 is fixedly connected with an electric push rod 6 at one side of the top, and the extension end of the electric push rod 6 is fixedly connected with a push plate 601. The push plate 601 is located inside the right through slot 301 and is slidingly connected therewith. The end of the push plate 601 away from the electric push rod 6 is attached to one side of the printing disc 4.

[0032] The electric push rod 6 is used to automatically push the printing disc 4 to realize automatic replacement of the printing disc. The push plate 601 is fixedly connected to the extension end of the electric push rod 6 and is located inside the right through slot 301 and is slidingly connected therewith to push the printing disc 4 in and out of the storage box 3.

[0033] When the user issues an instruction to replace the printing disc through the controller 201, the processor 7 receives the instruction and controls the electric push rod 6 to extend, the telescopic end of the electric push rod 6 pushes the push plate 601 to slide along the right side groove 301, the push plate 601 pushes the lowermost printing disc 4 out of the storage box 3, until the front end of the printing disc 4 reaches the designated position on the workbench 1, the printer body 5 starts to perform the printing task, and prints the object layer by layer according to the preset path and parameters, and the processor 7 monitors the position and state of the printing disc 4 in real time through the sensor to ensure the stability and accuracy of the printing process.

[0034] Further, the installation groove 101 is arranged on the other side of the top of the workbench 1, the transmission belt 10 is rotatably connected inside the installation groove 101, the first motor 11 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the workbench 1, and the output shaft of the first motor 11 penetrates through the workbench 1 and is fixedly connected to the input end of the transmission belt 10.

[0035] The installation groove 101 is arranged on the other side of the top of the workbench 1, and is used for accommodating and guiding the transmission belt 10, so as to ensure the stable operation of the transmission belt 10. The transmission belt 10 is rotatably connected inside the installation groove 101, and is used for conveying the printing disc 4, so as to realize the automatic feeding and recycling of the printing disc. The first motor 11 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the workbench 1, the output shaft of the first motor 11 penetrates through the workbench 1 and is fixedly connected to the input end of the transmission belt 10, and provides power to drive the operation of the transmission belt 10.

[0036] Further, the horizontal bidirectional threaded rod 904 is rotatably connected inside the two installation shells 903, and is arranged horizontally. The horizontal bidirectional threaded rod 904 is threadedly connected between the left and right sides of the surface of the two moving blocks 902. The horizontal limiting rod 905 is fixedly connected inside the two installation shells 903 and arranged horizontally. The horizontal limiting rod 905 is slidably connected between the moving blocks 902. The rotating rod 908 is rotatably connected to the top of the printing frame 2.

[0037] Further, the second motor 907 is fixedly connected to the top of the printing frame 2. The output end of the second motor 907 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod 908. The first bevel gear 909 is fixedly sleeved on the front and rear ends of the surface of the rotating rod 908. The second bevel gear 910 is meshingly connected to one side of the two first bevel gears 909. The rotating shaft 911 is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two second bevel gears 910. The two rotating shafts 911 are fixedly arranged on the top of the printing frame 2.

[0038] Further, the first pulley 912 is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the two rotating shafts 911. The second pulley 906 is fixedly sleeved on the surface center of the two horizontal bidirectional threaded rods 904. The belt 913 is transmissionally connected between the second pulley 906 and the first pulley 912.

[0039] The processor 7 controls the second motor 907 to start, and the output shaft of the second motor 907 rotates to drive the rotating rod 908 to rotate, and the rotating rod 908 transmits the rotating motion to the rotating shaft 911 through the first bevel gear 909 and the second bevel gear 910. The rotating shaft 911 transmits the rotating motion to the second pulley 906 through the first pulley 912 and the belt 913, and the second pulley 906 drives the horizontal bidirectional screw rod 904 to rotate, and the rotation of the horizontal bidirectional screw rod 904 drives the two moving blocks 902 to move in opposite directions, and drives the L-shaped clamping plate 901 to move inward to clamp the printing disc 4. After printing, the processor 7 controls the horizontal bidirectional screw rod 904 to rotate reversely, so that the L-shaped clamping plate 901 releases the printing disc 4.

[0040] Through the above design, the automatic feeding, conveying and fixing of the printing disc 4 are realized through the cooperative work of the electric push rod 6, the transmission belt 10 and the horizontal bidirectional screw rod 904, the manual intervention is reduced, the accurate clamping and fixing of the printing disc 4 are ensured through the control of the processor 7 on the second motor 907 and the horizontal bidirectional screw rod 904, and the printing quality is improved. The use of the transmission belt 10 and the horizontal bidirectional screw rod 904 makes the conveying and fixing of the printing disc 4 more stable and fast, and the overall operation efficiency is improved. These improvements make the 3D printer more convenient and reliable in actual application, and are suitable for occasions where the printing disc 4 needs to be frequently replaced.

[0041] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. 3D printer with printing disc convenient to disassemble, comprising a workbench (1) and a printing frame (2) and a storage box (3) arranged on the top of the workbench (1), the printing frame (2) is slidably connected with a printer body (5) inside, the storage box (3) is stacked with a plurality of printing discs (4) inside, the printing disc (4) is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench (1) through positioning pieces (9) on the front and rear sides thereof, characterized in that: the positioning pieces (9) comprise two installation shells (903) arranged correspondingly on the top of the workbench (1) on the front and rear sides of the center thereof, the bottom of each installation shell (903) is fixedly connected with the top of the workbench (1) on the front and rear sides thereof, the left and right sides of each installation shell (903) are slidably connected with L-shaped clamping plates (901) inside, the left and right sides of the L-shaped clamping plates (901) are attached to the surface of the printing disc (4), and the sides away from each other of the four L-shaped clamping plates (901) are fixedly connected with moving blocks (902), and the moving blocks (902) extend into the installation shell (903) and are slidably connected with the same.

2. The 3D printer of easy dismounting print disc according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (201) is fixedly connected to the front surface of the printing frame (2), and a processor (7) and a timer (8) are fixedly connected to the top of the printing frame (2).

3. The 3D printer of claim 1, wherein: Corresponding through grooves (301) are arranged on the left and right sides of the storage box (3), the bottom of the through groove (301) is higher than the top of the L-shaped clamping plate (901), and support legs (12) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench (1) on the four corners thereof.

4. The 3D printer of easy dismounting print disc according to claim 3, characterized in that: An electric push rod (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the workbench (1), a push plate (601) is fixedly connected to the extension end of the electric push rod (6), the push plate (601) is located inside the through groove (301) on the right side and is slidably connected with the same, and one end of the push plate (601) away from the electric push rod (6) is attached to one side of the printing disc (4).

5. The 3D printer of easy dismounting print disc according to claim 4, characterized in that: An installation groove (101) is arranged on the other side of the top of the workbench (1), a transmission belt (10) is rotatably connected to the inside of the installation groove (101), and a first motor (11) is fixedly connected to the front surface of the workbench (1), the output shaft of the first motor (11) penetrates through the workbench (1) and is fixedly connected with the input end of the transmission belt (10).

6. The 3D printer of easy dismounting print disc of claim 1, wherein: A horizontally arranged horizontal bidirectional threaded rod (904) is rotatably connected to the inside of each installation shell (903), the left and right sides of the surface of the horizontal bidirectional threaded rod (904) are threadedly connected with the two moving blocks (902) respectively, a horizontally arranged horizontal limiting rod (905) is fixedly connected to the inside of each installation shell (903), the horizontal limiting rod (905) is slidably connected with the moving block (902), and a rotating rod (908) is rotatably connected to the top of the printing frame (2).

7. The 3D printer of claim 6, wherein: The second motor (907) is fixedly connected to the top of the printing frame (2), one end of the output end of the second motor (907) is fixedly connected with the rotating rod (908), a first bevel gear (909) is fixedly sleeved on the front and rear ends of the surface of the rotating rod (908), a second bevel gear (910) is meshedly connected to the side of the two first bevel gears (909), a rotating shaft (911) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the two second bevel gears (910), and the two rotating shafts (911) are fixedly arranged on the top of the printing frame (2) and on the left and right sides.

8. The 3D printer of easy dismounting printing disc according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first belt pulley (912) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the two rotating shafts (911), a second belt pulley (906) is fixedly sleeved on the surface center of the two horizontal bidirectional threaded rods (904), and the second belt pulley (906) and the first belt pulley (912) are drivingly connected through a belt (913).

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    CN217553141U