Cooling pool for 3D printing consumable production
By designing a cooling tank for 3D printing consumables production, and utilizing a warm water circulation pump and a water outlet structure that controls the water flow rate, the problem of uneven cooling of PLA materials was solved, achieving uniform cooling and improving the molding quality of the materials.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423237351.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-27
AI Technical Summary
In the existing 3D printing consumable production process, PLA material is cooled unevenly and is prone to uneven heating, which can cause cracks and affect material quality.
Design a cooling tank for 3D printing consumable production. Use a circulating pump to input warm water from the heating chamber into the cooling tank. Control the water flow rate through circular and rectangular water outlets. Combine baffles and ventilation holes to achieve uniform cooling. Use a protective sleeve to protect the consumables.
This achieves uniform cooling of consumables, avoids damage caused by rapid cooling with cold water, and improves the molding quality and grade of the materials.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of 3D printing consumables production technology, and in particular to a cooling tank for 3D printing consumables production. Background Technology
[0002] 3D printing is a technology that prints real objects by heating metal powder or composite materials and stacking them layer by layer. Common 3D printing materials include PLA, PVA and ABS. In the production process of 3D printing consumables, the raw materials must first be dried, then different raw materials are mixed in proportion, fused together and drawn into a wire, then cooled and finally rolled up to form a shape.
[0003] Currently, most existing 3D printing consumables use ABS and PLA materials. Existing PLA materials require cooling during production, but it is difficult to ensure uniform cooling, which affects the molding of PLA materials. Furthermore, if the cooling is too fast, it will cause uneven heating inside and outside the material, resulting in cracks and affecting the quality of the material. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that most existing 3D printing consumables use ABS and PLA materials. The production of existing PLA materials requires cooling, but it is difficult to ensure uniform cooling, which affects the molding of PLA materials. Furthermore, if the cooling is too fast, it will cause uneven heating inside and outside the material, resulting in cracks and affecting the quality of the material. Therefore, a cooling tank for the production of 3D printing consumables is proposed.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A cooling tank for 3D printing consumable production includes a collection tank. A cooling tank is fixedly connected to the top of the collection tank. One end of the cooling tank has a feed hole, and the other end has a discharge trough. A first baffle and a second baffle are snapped between the inner walls of the two sides of the cooling tank. The first baffle has multiple first water outlet holes, and the second baffle has multiple second water outlet holes. One end of the cooling tank has a drain hole. A triangular block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the collection tank. A heating box is fixedly connected to the bottom of the collection tank. A water inlet pipe is inserted into one side of the heating box, and the other end of the water inlet pipe is inserted into the bottom of the collection tank. A solenoid valve is provided on the water inlet pipe. A circulation pump is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the heating box. The water inlet of the circulation pump is inserted into the heating box, and a water supply pipe is inserted into the water outlet of the circulation pump. The other end of the water supply pipe extends into the cooling tank.
[0007] Furthermore, the first water outlet has a circular structure.
[0008] Furthermore, the second water outlet has a rectangular structure.
[0009] Furthermore, multiple baffles are fixedly connected between the inner walls on both sides of the collection pool, and multiple ventilation holes are provided on both sides of the collection pool.
[0010] Furthermore, two baffles are fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the cooling pool.
[0011] Furthermore, a drain pipe is connected to one side of the heating box.
[0012] Furthermore, an overflow hole is provided at one end of the cooling pool.
[0013] Furthermore, protective sleeves are snapped into the feed hole, the discharge chute, the first baffle, and the second baffle.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] 1. By using a circulating pump, warm water from the heating tank is introduced into the cooling tank to cool the freshly extruded consumables. Using warm water to cool the freshly extruded consumables avoids the consumables cooling too quickly due to direct cooling with cold water, which could damage the consumables. Then, the water flows forward through the first circular water outlet, which slows down the water flow rate and reduces the loss of water temperature, thus cooling the consumables evenly.
[0016] 2. The water flow is slowed down by blocking the water flow with baffles, and the water is cooled by ventilation holes to facilitate water collection.
[0017] 3. The protective cover can protect the consumables, thereby reducing wear and tear and improving their quality. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a cooling tank for the production of 3D printing consumables proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of a cooling tank for producing 3D printing consumables, as proposed in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the cooling tank for producing 3D printing consumables proposed in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of a cooling tank for the production of 3D printing consumables proposed in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first baffle structure of a cooling pool for the production of 3D printing consumables proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the second baffle structure of a cooling pool for the production of 3D printing consumables proposed in this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Collection tank; 2. Cooling tank; 3. Feed inlet; 4. First baffle; 401. First water outlet; 5. Second baffle; 501. Second water outlet; 6. Discharge trough; 7. Drainage hole; 8. Triangular block; 9. Baffle strip; 10. Ventilation hole; 11. Heating box; 12. Water inlet pipe; 13. Solenoid valve; 14. Circulation pump; 15. Water supply pipe; 16. Baffle block; 17. Sewage pipe; 18. Overflow hole; 19. Protective sleeve. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0026] Reference Figures 1-6 A cooling pool for 3D printing consumable production includes a collection pool 1, a cooling pool 2 fixed to the top of the collection pool 1 by bolts, a feed hole 3 at one end of the cooling pool 2, and a discharge trough 6 at the other end of the cooling pool 2. A first baffle 4 and a second baffle 5 are snapped between the inner walls of the two sides of the cooling pool 2. The first baffle 4 has multiple first water outlet holes 401, which are circular in structure. Water flows forward through the circular first water outlet holes 401, thereby slowing down the water flow rate and reducing the loss of water temperature, thus better cooling the consumables. The second baffle 5 has multiple second water outlet holes 501, which are rectangular in structure. Water flows forward through the rectangular second water outlet holes 501, thereby accelerating the water flow rate and thus accelerating the cooling of the water flow. A drain hole 7 is provided at one end of the cooling pool 2, and the water flows from the drain hole 7 into the collection pool 1.
[0027] A triangular block 8 is welded to the inner bottom wall of the collection tank 1. A heating box 11 is fixed to the bottom of the collection tank 1 by bolts. A water inlet pipe 12 is inserted into one side of the heating box 11, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 12 is inserted into the bottom of the collection tank 1. A solenoid valve 13 is provided on the water inlet pipe 12. A circulation pump 14 is fixed to the outer top wall of the heating box 11 by bolts. The water inlet of the circulation pump 14 is inserted into the heating box 11, and the water outlet of the circulation pump 14 is inserted into a water supply pipe 15. The other end of the water supply pipe 15 extends into the cooling tank 2. Under the action of the circulation pump 14, the warm water in the heating box 11 is drawn into the water supply pipe 15, and then input into the cooling tank 2 from the water supply pipe 15, thereby cooling the freshly extruded consumables. Using warm water to cool the freshly extruded consumables avoids the consumables from cooling too quickly due to direct cooling with cold water, which could damage the consumables.
[0028] Multiple baffles 9 are welded between the inner walls of both sides of the collection pool 1. Multiple ventilation holes 10 are provided on both sides of the collection pool 1. The baffles 9 block the water flow, thereby slowing down the water flow rate. The ventilation holes 10 cool the water flow. Two baffles 16 are welded to the inner wall of one end of the cooling pool 2 to prevent the water flow from directly washing onto the consumables. A drain pipe 17 is inserted into one side of the heating box 11 to allow the water in the heating box 11 to be discharged. An overflow hole 18 is provided at one end of the cooling pool 2 to prevent water from overflowing from the top of the cooling pool 2. Protective sleeves 19 are snapped into the feed hole 3, the discharge trough 6, the first baffle 4, and the second baffle 5 to protect the consumables and reduce wear on the consumables.
[0029] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: In use, the freshly extruded consumable first enters the cooling tank 2 through the feed hole 3. At this time, the circulation pump 14 is started, and under the action of the circulation pump 14, warm water in the heating box 11 is drawn into the water supply pipe 15, and then input into the cooling tank 2 through the water supply pipe 15, thereby cooling the freshly extruded consumable. Using warm water to cool the freshly extruded consumable avoids the consumable cooling too quickly due to direct cooling with cold water, which could damage the consumable. Then, the water flows forward through the circular first water outlet 401, thereby slowing down the water flow rate and reducing the water temperature. The water flow is reduced, thus better cooling the consumables. Then, the water flows forward through the rectangular second outlet 501, thereby accelerating the flow rate and further accelerating the cooling of the water, thus cooling the consumables again. The cooled consumables are output from the discharge trough 6. Then, the water flows from the drain hole 7 into the collection tank 1. Next, the water flows along the triangular block 8. During the flow, the water flow is blocked by the baffle 9, thereby slowing down the flow rate. Then, the water flow is cooled through the ventilation hole 10. Finally, the water flows back into the heating box 11 for collection from the water inlet pipe 12.
[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A cooling tank for 3D printing material production, comprising a collection tank (1), characterized in that, The top of the collecting pool (1) is fixedly connected with a cooling pool (2), one end of the cooling pool (2) is provided with a feeding hole (3), the other end of the cooling pool (2) is provided with a discharging groove (6), the first baffle (4) and the second baffle (5) are clamped between the inner walls of the two sides of the cooling pool (2), a plurality of first water outlets (401) are arranged on the first baffle (4), a plurality of second water outlets (501) are arranged on the second baffle (5), one end of the cooling pool (2) is provided with a drain hole (7), the bottom inner wall of the collecting pool (1) is fixedly connected with a triangular block (8), the bottom of the collecting pool (1) is fixedly connected with a heating box (11), one side of the heating box (11) is inserted with a water inlet pipe (12), the other end of the water inlet pipe (12) is inserted with the bottom of the collecting pool (1), the water inlet pipe (12) is provided with a solenoid valve (13), the top outer wall of the heating box (11) is fixedly connected with a circulating pump (14), the water inlet end of the circulating pump (14) is inserted with the heating box (11), the water outlet end of the circulating pump (14) is inserted with a water supplement pipe (15), the other end of the water supplement pipe (15) extends into the cooling pool (2).
2. The cooling tank for 3D printing material production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first water outlet (401) is a circular structure.
3. The cooling tank for 3D printing material production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second water outlet (501) is a rectangular structure.
4. The cooling tank for 3D printing material production according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of blocking strips (9) are fixedly connected between the inner walls of the two sides of the collecting pool (1), a plurality of ventilation holes (10) are arranged on the two sides of the collecting pool (1).
5. The cooling tank for 3D printing material production according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two blocking blocks (16) are fixedly connected with the inner wall of one end of the cooling pool (2).
6. The cooling tank for 3D printing material production according to claim 1, characterized in that, A blowdown pipe (17) is inserted on one side of the heating box (11).
7. The cooling tank for 3D printing material production of claim 1, wherein, One end of the cooling pool (2) is provided with an overflow hole (18). 8.The cooling tank for 3D printing material production of claim 1, wherein, The feeding hole (3), the discharging groove (6), the first baffle (4) and the second baffle (5) are all clamped with a protective sleeve (19). The first water outlet (401) is a circular structure. The second water outlet (501) is a rectangular structure. A plurality of blocking strips (9) are fixedly connected between the inner walls of the two sides of the collecting pool (1), a plurality of ventilation holes (10) are arranged on the two sides of the collecting pool (1). Two blocking blocks (16) are fixedly connected with the inner wall of one end of the cooling pool (2). A blowdown pipe (17) is inserted on one side of the heating box (11). One end of the cooling pool (2) is provided with an overflow hole (18). The feeding hole (3), the discharging groove (6), the first baffle (4) and the second baffle (5) are all clamped with a protective sleeve (19).