3D printing equipment
By introducing an automated carrier plate and printed product transfer system into 3D printing equipment, the problem of manual operation required by existing equipment is solved, realizing an automated printing process and efficient resource management, improving overall efficiency and reducing the impact of external gases on the printing process.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520435964.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing 3D printing equipment requires manual operation for unloading parts after printing and preparing for the next printing, which wastes time and increases labor costs.
A 3D printing device was designed, comprising a printing component, a first storage component, a first transition chamber, a second storage component, and a second transition chamber. Through automated transfer of the carrier plate and the printed product, the printing process, the part retrieval process, and the preparation for the next printing are automated, reducing the need for manpower.
It automates the printing process, saves manpower, improves printing efficiency, and protects the stability of the printing process by isolating it from external gas influences through the transition chamber.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of 3D printing, in particular, to a 3D printing device. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the maturation of metal 3D printing technology, the application demand of 3D printing is rapidly growing, and the improvement of printing comprehensive efficiency is urgent. The existing 3D printing device can only be operated by manual after the printing is completed and the next printing is prepared, which wastes most of the time and increases the labor and cost input. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0003] The present application provides a 3D printing device to solve the above technical problems.
[0004] The embodiment of the present application is implemented as follows:
[0005] A 3D printing device, comprising a printing assembly, a first storage assembly, a first transition cabin, a second storage assembly and a second transition cabin. The printing assembly comprises a printing platform, a printing cabin and an optical system, the printing platform is partially arranged in the printing cabin, and the optical system is used to provide printing laser to the printing platform. The first storage assembly comprises a first storage cabin and a first lifting mechanism, the first storage cabin is arranged on one side of the printing cabin, the first lifting mechanism is at least partially arranged in the first storage cabin, and the first lifting mechanism is used to move a carrier plate. The first transition cabin is selectively connected with the first storage cabin and the printing cabin, and is used to transfer the carrier plate to the printing cabin. The second storage assembly comprises a second storage cabin and a second lifting mechanism, the second storage cabin is arranged on the other side of the printing cabin, the second lifting mechanism is arranged in the second storage cabin, and the second lifting mechanism is used to move a printing product. The second transition cabin is selectively connected with the second storage cabin and the printing cabin, and is used to transfer the printing product to the second storage cabin.
[0006] In this way, a plurality of carrier plates can be pre-stored in the first storage cabin, one of the carrier plates can be transferred to the printing platform through the first transition cabin at the beginning of each printing to perform three-dimensional product printing, and the printing product can be transferred to the second storage cabin through the second transition cabin together with the carrier plate after the printing is completed for storage, and unified product transfer processing can be performed after a certain number of products are collected. The entire printing process, the product taking process after the printing is completed, and the process of preparing the next printing can be automatically performed, saving labor and improving efficiency.
[0007] Further, the first transition cabin and the second transition cabin are arranged to separately operate the first storage assembly and the second storage assembly during the working process of the printing cabin, thereby reducing the problem of external gas entering and affecting the printing process.
[0008] In a possible implementation, the first storage assembly comprises a measuring element arranged in the first storage cabin and configured to detect the size of the carrier plate in the first storage cabin; and the measuring element is communicatively connected to the first lifting mechanism.
[0009] In a possible implementation, the 3D printing device further comprises a first gate mechanism arranged between the first transition cabin and the printing cabin and arranged between the first transition cabin and the first storage cabin.
[0010] In a possible implementation, the second storage assembly comprises a moving mechanism arranged at the bottom of the second storage cabin.
[0011] In a possible implementation, the second storage assembly further comprises a side door mechanism arranged at one side of the second storage cabin.
[0012] In a possible implementation, the 3D printing device further comprises a second gate mechanism arranged between the second transition cabin and the printing cabin and arranged between the second transition cabin and the second storage cabin.
[0013] In a possible implementation, the printing assembly further comprises a positioning mechanism arranged on the printing platform and configured to position the carrier plate.
[0014] In a possible implementation, the 3D printing device further comprises a first moving mechanism arranged in the first transition cabin or the printing cabin and configured to move the carrier plate to the printing platform.
[0015] In a possible implementation, the 3D printing device further comprises a second moving mechanism arranged in the second transition cabin or the printing cabin and configured to move the printing product to the second lifting mechanism.
[0016] In a possible implementation, the 3D printing device further comprises a gas detector arranged in the first transition cabin and the second transition cabin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings in the embodiments will be briefly introduced as follows. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some of the embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be considered as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.
[0018] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a 3D printing device according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0019] Main element symbol explanation:
[0020] 3D printing device 100
[0021] Printing assembly 10
[0022] Printing platform 11
[0023] Printing cabin 12
[0024] Optical system 13
[0025] First moving mechanism 14
[0026] Second moving mechanism 15
[0027] First storage assembly 20
[0028] First storage cabin 21
[0029] First lifting mechanism 22
[0030] Measuring element 23
[0031] First transition cabin 30
[0032] Second storage assembly 40
[0033] Second storage cabin 41
[0034] Second lifting mechanism 42
[0035] Moving mechanism 43
[0036] Side door mechanism 44
[0037] Second transition cabin 50
[0038] First gate mechanism 60
[0039] Second gate mechanism 70
[0040] Gas detector 80
[0041] Carrier plate 101
[0042] Printing finished product 102
[0043] The following detailed description will further describe the present application in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0044] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments.
[0045] It is to be understood that where an element such as a layer, region or substrate is described as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements can also be present. Where an element such as a layer, region or substrate is described as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements can also be present. Where an element such as a layer, region or substrate is described as being "positioned on" another element, it can be directly positioned on the other element or intervening elements can also be present. Relative terms are used to describe one element's relationship to another element as illustrated in the drawings. Terms such as left, right, top, bottom, up, under, upper, lower, front, back, over, under and the like are used as a matter of convenience, but do not necessarily have to conform to planar, spatial or three-dimensional orientations.
[0046] 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 application belongs. The terminology used in the description of the application herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in this description, the terms "may" and "can" include any suitable and useful combination of one or more occurrences of the associated listed item.
[0047] Some embodiments of the present application are described in detail. The following embodiments and features of the embodiments can be combined with each other in the case of no conflict.
[0048] Referring to Figure 1 , the embodiment provides a 3D printing device 100, comprising a printing assembly 10, a first storage assembly 20, a first transition cabin 30, a second storage assembly 40, and a second transition cabin 50. The printing assembly 10 comprises a printing platform 11, a printing cabin 12, and an optical system 13. The printing platform 11 is partially arranged in the printing cabin 12. The optical system 13 is configured to provide printing laser to the printing platform 11. The first storage assembly 20 comprises a first storage cabin 21 and a first lifting mechanism 22. The first storage cabin 21 is arranged on one side of the printing cabin 12. The first lifting mechanism 22 is at least partially arranged in the first storage cabin 21. The first lifting mechanism 22 is configured to move a carrier plate 101. The first transition cabin 30 is selectively connected to the first storage cabin 21 and the printing cabin 12, and is configured to transfer the carrier plate 101 to the printing cabin 12. The second storage assembly 40 comprises a second storage cabin 41 and a second lifting mechanism 42. The second storage cabin 41 is arranged on the other side of the printing cabin 12. The second lifting mechanism 42 is arranged in the second storage cabin 41. The second lifting mechanism 42 is configured to move a printing product 102. The second transition cabin 50 is selectively connected to the second storage cabin 41 and the printing cabin 12, and is configured to transfer the printing product 102 to the second storage cabin 41.
[0049] In this way, a plurality of carrier plates 101 can be pre-stored in the first storage compartment 21, and one of the carrier plates 101 can be transferred to the printing platform 11 through the first transition compartment 30 at the beginning of each printing process to perform three-dimensional product printing. After the printing is completed, the printed product 102 can be transferred to the second storage compartment 41 through the second transition compartment 50 together with the carrier plate 101 for storage. When a certain number of products are collected, unified product transfer processing can be performed. The entire printing process, the product pickup process after the printing is completed, and the preparation of the next printing process can be automatically performed, saving manpower and improving efficiency.
[0050] Further, the first transition compartment 30 and the second transition compartment 50 can be provided to isolate the printing compartment 12 from the external structure during the operation of the printing compartment 12, and to separately operate the first storage assembly 20 and the second storage assembly 40, thereby reducing the problem of external gas entering and affecting the printing process.
[0051] In some embodiments, the printing platform 11 can be a lifting platform that can move the product according to the printing degree or adjust the position of the carrier plate 101. The optical system 13 can be provided inside or outside the printing compartment 12 and can provide printing laser to the printing platform 11. The present application is not limited thereto.
[0052] In some embodiments, the first storage assembly 20 includes a measuring element 23 provided in the first storage compartment 21 for detecting the size of the carrier plate 101 in the first storage compartment 21. The measuring element 23 is communicatively connected to the first lifting mechanism 22. A plurality of carrier plates 101 can be arranged in a stacked manner on the first lifting mechanism 22. The measuring element 23 includes but is not limited to a laser ranging element, which can be used to detect the thickness and / or height position of the carrier plate 101. The first lifting mechanism 22 can move the uppermost carrier plate 101 to a position corresponding to the printing platform 11 according to the detection result of the measuring element 23, so as to facilitate the transfer of the uppermost carrier plate 101 to the printing platform 11.
[0053] In some embodiments, the first lifting mechanism 22 can also have the function of transferring the carrier plate 101 to the first transition compartment 30, or the first storage compartment 21 can also be provided with a moving structure for moving the carrier plate 101 to the first transition compartment 30, which meets the transfer requirement of the carrier plate 101. The present application is not limited thereto.
[0054] In some embodiments, the 3D printing apparatus 100 further comprises a first gate mechanism 60 disposed between the first transition chamber 30 and the printing chamber 12, and between the first transition chamber 30 and the first storage chamber 21. The first gate mechanism 60 can be kept closed when there is no need to transfer a new carrier plate 101 to the printing chamber 12. When it is necessary to transfer a new carrier plate 101 to the printing chamber 12, the first gate mechanism 60 can be first opened to connect the first transition chamber 30 and the first storage chamber 21. After the carrier plate 101 is transferred to the first transition chamber 30, the first gate mechanism 60 is closed to disconnect the first transition chamber 30 and the first storage chamber 21. Then, the first gate mechanism 60 is opened again to connect the first transition chamber 30 and the printing chamber 12 after the first transition chamber 30 is sealed and the oxygen content in the first transition chamber 30 is reduced to a preset value or below. The first gate mechanism 60 is closed again to disconnect the first transition chamber 30 and the printing chamber 12 after the carrier plate 101 is transferred to the printing chamber 12. In other embodiments, the first gate mechanism 60 disposed between the first transition chamber 30 and the printing chamber 12, and between the first transition chamber 30 and the first storage chamber 21 can be opened simultaneously to connect the first storage chamber 21 and the printing chamber 12 when the sealing and oxygen content of the first storage chamber 21 meet the requirements, so as to facilitate the rapid transfer of the carrier plate 101.
[0055] In some embodiments, the 3D printing apparatus 100 further comprises a second gate mechanism 70 disposed between the second transition chamber 50 and the printing chamber 12, and between the second transition chamber 50 and the second storage chamber 41. The second gate mechanism 70 can be kept closed when there is no need to transfer a printed product 102 to the second storage chamber 41. When it is necessary to transfer a printed product 102 to the second storage chamber 41, the second gate mechanism 70 can be first opened to seal the second transition chamber 50 and confirm that the oxygen content in the second transition chamber 50 is reduced to a preset value or below. Then, the second gate mechanism 70 is opened again to connect the second transition chamber 50 and the printing chamber 12 after the carrier plate 101 is transferred to the second transition chamber 50, the second gate mechanism 70 is closed to disconnect the second transition chamber 50 and the printing chamber 12, and the second gate mechanism 70 is opened again to connect the second transition chamber 50 and the second storage chamber 41 to prevent the gas environment in the printing chamber 12 from being polluted by the outside during the transfer of the printed product 102. The second gate mechanism 70 is closed again to disconnect the second transition chamber 50 and the second storage chamber 41 after the carrier plate 101 and the printed product 102 are transferred to the second storage chamber 41. In other embodiments, the second gate mechanism 70 disposed between the second transition chamber 50 and the printing chamber 12, and between the second transition chamber 50 and the second storage chamber 41 can be opened simultaneously to connect the second storage chamber 41 and the printing chamber 12 when the sealing and oxygen content of the second storage chamber 41 meet the requirements, so as to facilitate the rapid transfer of the carrier plate 101 carrying the printed product 102.
[0056] In some embodiments, the second storage assembly 40 comprises a moving mechanism 43 disposed at the bottom of the second storage cabin 41. Specifically, the moving mechanism 43 comprises but is not limited to a roller or other mechanism, and when the number of the printing products 102 in the second storage cabin 41 reaches a preset value, the second storage assembly 40 can be moved as a whole when the second transition cabin 50 is closed. Another empty second storage assembly 40 can be moved to a position connected with the second transition cabin 50 to wait for receiving the printing products 102. Alternatively, the second storage assembly 40 can be moved to a discharging position, and after the printing products 102 are all taken out, the second storage assembly 40 can be moved to the position connected with the second transition cabin 50 to wait for receiving the printing products 102.
[0057] In some embodiments, the second storage assembly 40 further comprises a side door mechanism 44 installed on one side of the second storage cabin 41. When the second transition cabin 50 is closed, the side door mechanism 44 can be opened to operate the second storage assembly 40 individually, such as taking out the printing products 102, maintenance inspection, etc.
[0058] In some embodiments, the printing assembly 10 further comprises a positioning mechanism disposed on the printing platform 11, which is used to position the carrier plate 101. The positioning mechanism comprises but is not limited to a pneumatic jig or the like, which can quickly fix the position of the carrier plate 101 when the carrier plate 101 is moved to the printing platform 11, so as to avoid the movement of the carrier plate 101 affecting the printing quality during the printing process.
[0059] In some embodiments, the 3D printing device 100 further comprises a first moving mechanism 14 disposed on the first transition cabin 30 or the printing cabin 12, which is used to move the carrier plate 101 to the printing platform 11. The first moving mechanism 14 comprises but is not limited to a moving shaft, a transmission member, a mechanical arm or the like, which can move the carrier plate 101 to the printing platform 11 when the first transition cabin 30 is communicated with the printing cabin 12. In other embodiments, the first moving mechanism 14 can share the moving shaft with the powder laying device of the printing assembly 10.
[0060] In some embodiments, the 3D printing device 100 further comprises a second moving mechanism 15 disposed on the second transition cabin 50 or the printing cabin 12, which is used to move the printing products 102 to the second lifting mechanism 42. The second moving mechanism 15 comprises but is not limited to a moving shaft, a transmission member, a mechanical arm or the like, which can move the carrier plate 101 loaded with the printing products 102 out of the printing cabin 12 into the second transition cabin 50, and then to the second lifting mechanism 42 in the second storage cabin 41 for storage when the second transition cabin 50 is communicated with the printing cabin 12. In other embodiments, the second moving mechanism 15 can also share the moving shaft with the powder laying device of the printing assembly 10.
[0061] In some embodiments, the second lifting mechanism 42 can also have the function of transferring the carrier plate 101 and the printed product 102 from the second transition cabin 50 to the first transition cabin 30, or the second storage cabin 41 is also provided with a moving structure for moving the carrier plate 101 and the printed product 102 from the second transition cabin 50 to the second storage cabin 41, which can meet the transfer requirements of the carrier plate 101 and the printed product 102, and the present application is not limited thereto.
[0062] In some embodiments, the 3D printing device 100 further comprises a gas detector 80 arranged in the first transition cabin 30 and the second transition cabin 50. The gas detector 80 is used to detect the air tightness and oxygen content in the first transition cabin 30 and the second transition cabin 50. The first gate mechanism 60 and the second gate mechanism 70 can be respectively connected in communication with the gas detector 80 in the first transition cabin 30 and the second transition cabin 50, and the gate can be opened or closed according to the detection result of the gas detector 80.
[0063] The 3D printing device 100 of the present application can store a plurality of carrier plates 101 in the first storage cabin 21 in advance, and each time the printing starts, one of the carrier plates 101 can be moved through the first transition cabin 30 to the printing platform 11 for three-dimensional product printing. After printing is completed, the printed product 102 can be moved together with the carrier plate 101 through the second transition cabin 50 to the second storage cabin 41 for storage. When a certain number of products are collected, unified product transfer processing can be performed. The entire printing process, the product taking process after printing is completed, and the preparation of the next printing process can be automatically performed, saving manpower and improving efficiency. The arrangement of the first transition cabin 30 and the second transition cabin 50 in the 3D printing device 100 of the present application can also isolate the printing cabin 12 from the external structure during the operation of the printing cabin 12, and can operate the first storage assembly 20 and the second storage assembly 40 separately, thereby reducing the problem of external gas entering and affecting the printing process.
[0064] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and not to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application.
Claims
1. A 3D printing device, characterized in that, include: A printing assembly includes a printing platform, a printing chamber, and an optical system, wherein the printing platform is partially disposed in the printing chamber, and the optical system is used to provide printing laser to the printing platform; The first storage component includes a first storage compartment and a first lifting mechanism. The first storage compartment is disposed on one side of the printing compartment, and the first lifting mechanism is at least partially disposed in the first storage compartment. The first lifting mechanism is used to move the carrier plate. The first transition chamber selectively connects the first storage chamber and the printing chamber, and is used to transfer the carrier plate to the printing chamber; The second storage component includes a second storage compartment and a second lifting mechanism. The second storage compartment is located on the other side of the printing compartment, and the second lifting mechanism is located in the second storage compartment. The second lifting mechanism is used to move the printed product. The second transition compartment can selectively connect the second storage compartment and the printing compartment, and is used to transfer the printed product to the second storage compartment.
2. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first storage component includes a measuring element disposed in the first storage compartment for detecting the dimensions of the carrier plate within the first storage compartment; the measuring element is communicatively connected to the first lifting mechanism.
3. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first gate mechanism, which is disposed between the first transition chamber and the printing chamber, and between the first transition chamber and the first storage chamber.
4. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second storage component includes a moving mechanism disposed at the bottom of the second storage compartment.
5. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second storage component also includes a side door mechanism, which is mounted on one side of the second storage compartment.
6. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second gate mechanism, which is disposed between the second transition chamber and the printing chamber, and between the second transition chamber and the second storage chamber.
7. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing assembly also includes a positioning mechanism disposed on the printing platform, the positioning mechanism being used to position the carrier plate.
8. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first moving mechanism, disposed in the first transition chamber or the printing chamber, for moving the carrier plate to the printing platform.
9. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second moving mechanism, which is disposed in the second transition chamber or the printing chamber, for moving the printed product to the second lifting mechanism.
10. The 3D printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes gas detectors, which are installed in the first transition chamber and the second transition chamber.